Knowledge and ability to safely practice as a nurse are requirements for all nurses. Which of the following is not correct regarding the six rights of medication administration?
a. right patient
b. right medication
c. right need
d. right dose
e. right route
f. right nurse
C, F
Medical errors contribute to cases of malpractice and other types of torts in health care. Licensed practicing nurses should have the knowledge to safely practice as a nurse in their state. Medication errors are some of the more common medical errors noted; hence a good working knowledge of the "six rights" of medication administration is recommended. These six rights are: 1) right patient; 2) right medication; 3) right time; 4) right dose; 5) right route; and 6) right documentation.
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