Legal Responsibilities in Medication Administration

Medium Management Of Care Legal Responsibilities

A nurse is preparing to administer medications in a hospital setting and must ensure legal and ethical standards are upheld in their practice. The nurse is aware of certain legal responsibilities that guide their actions when providing patient care. Select all the statements that correctly reflect the legal responsibilities of a nurse in this scenario.

Select all that apply:

The nurse must verify the patient's identity prior to administering medications.

The nurse is responsible for ensuring that the medication is prepared by a pharmacist.

The nurse should document the medication administration immediately after it occurs.

The nurse must obtain informed consent from the patient before administering medication.

The nurse should follow the six rights of medication administration.

The nurse can delegate medication administration to an unlicensed assistive personnel.

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