In addition to verifying that the right patient is receiving the right dose of the right drug, you must also be sure the medication is given through the right ________ of administration.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
route
Double-check to make sure the administration route you are preparing to use matches the route the doctor ordered.
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