The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin
(Mucinex) twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this represent?
a. "Right time"
b. "Right dose"
c. "Right route"
d. "Right medication"
ANS: A
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