Question

The student nurse recognizes the following statement is not one of the procedures noted under "Right Medication" under the "Six Rights of Medication Administration." a. Double-check all medication calculations and ask another nurse to calculate the dose independently.b. When administering insulin, a narcotic, a sedative or an anticoagulant, follow current guidelines for administering high-alert medication. c. Check the medication label against the MAR three times. d. If the medication requires preparation and it is not in its original container, be sure to label it.

Answer 1

a. Double-check all medication calculations and ask another nurse to calculate the dose independently.

Step-by-step explanation:

The "Six Rights of Medication Administration" includes the following :

1. Identify the right patient

2. Verify the indication for use

3. Calculate the right dose

4. Check the right route

5. Make sure it's the right time

6. Verify the right medication

These are the set of guidelines that the medical people have to follow while offering service to people.

Thus the nurse student points out the statement that is not the procedure to be followed under the "Right Medication" is

a. Double-check all medication calculations and ask another nurse to calculate the dose independently.