Question

Discuss drug administration as a component of safe, effective care, using the nursing process.

Answer 1

Ans) 1. Correct drug and patient
2. Correct storage of the drug
3. Correct and most effective route
4. Correct dosage
5. Correct preparation
6. Correct timing
7. Correct recording of administration

3 medication checks:

- Why the medication is being taken;

– How the medication works;

– Common side effects; and Specific instructions for the person.

Other include: While taking the medication, While preparing the medication & before administering the medication.

Physicians, certified medication technicians, and patients and family members also administer medications.

The 10 “rights” of medication administration include:

right patient, right drug, right time, right route, right dose, right assessment, right education, right evaluation , right to refuse, right documentation.

These rights are critical for nurses.