Before administering a drug to a patient, the nurse should
a. ask another nurse if the drug is prepared correctly
b. check the label on the drug container three times
c. ask the patient if this is the correct drug
d. have another nurse prepare the medication
B
Before administering any medication, the nurse compares the medications listed on the medication administration record with the prescriber's order. When administering a medication, the nurse should check the label written on the container or unit dose package against the MAR at least three times before giving the patient the medication. Never give medications that another nurse has prepared unless it is in a sealed unit dose package.
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