ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
Correct Answer: D
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Answer: D - Verify a written order with the medication administration record.
Rationale: Verifying a written order with the medication administration record ensures that the nurse is administering the correct medication as prescribed by the healthcare provider. This step helps prevent medication errors and ensures patient safety by confirming that the right medication is being administered to the right patient at the right time and in the right dose.
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A: Asking another nurse to check the medication dosage is a good practice for double-checking, but it does not directly ensure the right medication is being administered.
B: Using two client identifiers is important for patient safety, but it does not specifically address verifying the medication being administered.
C: Documenting the full name of the medication after administration is a documentation step and does not guarantee that the right medication was administered.
E, F, G: No information provided.
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