The nurse is preparing medications for a client. What should the nurse do to ensure that the correct medication is provided to the client?
1. Make sure it is the right client.
2. Make sure it is the right medication.
3. Make sure it is the right dose.
4. Make sure it is the right route.
5. Make sure it is for the right diagnosis.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale: The right client is one of the rights of medication administration.
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a. Theory b. Model c. Approach d. Dissertation