Medication Administration Process
Medication Administration Process ( 9 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client. What should the nurse do if there is a discrepancy between the medication order and the label?
Administering a medication without clarifying a discrepancy between its order and label could result in harm to the client.
Administering a medication without clarifying a discrepancy between its order and label could result in harm to the client.
If there is a discrepancy between the medication order and the medication label, the nurse should hold the medication and clarify the order with the provider to ensure that it is safe and appropriate for the client. The nurse should not administer a medication if there is any uncertainty about its safety or appropriateness.
Notifying the charge nurse may be appropriate after clarifying with provider.
If there is a discrepancy between the medication order and the medication label, the nurse should hold the medication and clarify the order with the provider to ensure that it is safe and appropriate for the client. The nurse should not administer a medication if there is any uncertainty about its safety or appropriateness.
a. Administering a medication without clarifying a discrepancy between its order and label could result in harm to the client.
b. Administering a medication without clarifying a discrepancy between its order and label could result in harm to the client.
d. Notifying the charge nurse may be appropriate after clarifying with provider.