Medication Administration Best Practices

Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Medication Administration

A patient has been admitted for treatment of hypertension and has just been prescribed several new medications to manage their condition. As a nurse, you are responsible for administering these medications and must adhere to best practices to ensure patient safety. Which of the following statements about medication administration are correct? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Always verify the patient’s identity with two identifiers before administration.

Medications can be crushed or altered if the patient has difficulty swallowing.

Check the medication label for expiration dates before administration.

Document the administration of medication immediately after giving it.

Educate the patient on the purpose and side effects of each medication.

Administer the medication as soon as it is available from the pharmacy, regardless of scheduled time.

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