A client is to receive a medication at 9:00 A.M. To prevent a medication error by administering at the incorrect time, the nurse can administer the medication anytime between:
a. 8:00 and 10:00 A.M. c. 8:30 and 9:30 A.M.
b. 8:30 and 9:00 A.M. d. 8:45 and 9:15 A.M.
A
The nurse determines the right time for medication administration by checking the medication administration record (MAR) schedule. Many health care facilities have policies governing timely administration of medications (e.g., that no medication be given more than 1 hour before or 1 hour after its scheduled administration time). Timeliness in medication administration contributes to the effectiveness of the prescribed drug.
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