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rayancarla1

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on: Jul 3, 2018
When should documentation of medication administration occur?

Question 2

Identify how the right drug is maintained by the nurse.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Documentation should occur after the medication has been administered.

Answer to Question 2

The right drug is maintained by checking the medication label:

1. on first contact with the drug

2. prior to measuring the drug

3. after obtaining the drug, just prior to administration


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