A nurse is reviewing the order for a medication. Which of the following must be included? Select all that apply
A) Client's name
B) Drug name
C) Dosage form
D) Route of administration
E) Frequency of administration
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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A primary health care provider's order must include the client's name, the drug name, the dosage form and route, the dosage to be administered, and the frequency of administration.
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