The nurse is reviewing a new medication order for a client, and determines that the order is incomplete when which of the following is missing?
1. Client's address.
2. Dispensing instructions for the pharmacist.
3. Name of the medication.
4. Dosage.
5. Route of administration.
Correct Answer: 3,4,5
Rationale 1: The client's address is part of a prescription but not of a medication order.
Rationale 2: Dispensing instructions for the pharmacist is a part of a prescription but not of a medication order.
Rationale 3: The name of the medication is an essential part of the medication order.
Rationale 4: The dosage is an essential part of the medication order.
Rationale 5: The route of administration is an essential part of the medication order.
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