During the implementation phase of the nursing process for medication administration, which procedure is considered essential?
a. Monitor the patient's response to the drug therapy
b. Following the five rights of medication administration
c. Establishing measurable and realistic outcomes
d. Use NANDA nursing dagnoses to plan care delivery
Answer: b. Following the five rights of medication administration
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