A nurse at the health care facility is preparing the medication dosage for a client
Why should the nurse read and compare the label on the medication with the MAR at least three times (before, during, and after) while preparing the medication for administration?
A) Ensures that the right medication is given at the right time by the right route
B) Complies with the medical order and ensures that the right dose is given
C) Ensures that the medication has been administered to the right client
D) Demonstrates timely administration and compliance with the medical order
Ans: A
When preparing the medications for administration, the nurse reads and compares the label on the medication with the MAR at least three times. This is to ensure that the right medication is given at the correct time, and by the correct route. The nurse calculates the doses to comply with the medical order and ensure that the right dose is given. Before administration, the nurse identifies the client by checking the wristband or asking the client's name. This is to ensure that the medication is given to the right person. The nurse should plan to administer the medications within 30 to 60 minutes of their scheduled time, which demonstrates timely administration and compliance with the medical order.
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