The nurse is preparing medications prior to administration. To promote patient safety, the nurse uses "rights" of drug administration. What do these "rights" include?
1. The right medication
2. The right time of delivery
3. The right dose
4. The right route of administration
5. The right patient
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: The five rights of drug administration are the right patient, the right medication, the right dose, the right route of administration, and the right time of delivery.
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