The nurse administering medications to clients first checks the MAR to compare information. What information is contained in the MAR? Select all answers that apply
A) Client name
B) Client address
C) Client birth date
D) Medication name
E) Administration route
F) Scheduled times
A, D, E, F
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Whatever system a facility uses, all MARs include the client's name, medication name (usually generic and trade name), dosage, administration route, and scheduled times. As needed (PRN) medications are also included in the MAR.
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