The rights of medication administration that should be included when reinforcing them to a newly licensed nurse are:
A. Right Patient
D. Right Medication
F. Right Date and Time
The rights of medication administration are a set of principles designed to ensure safe and accurate medication administration. They are widely accepted and followed in healthcare settings.
The right patient emphasizes the importance of verifying the patient's identity before administering any medication. This includes checking the patient's identification bracelet or asking the patient to state their name and verifying it with their medical records.
The right medication emphasizes the importance of verifying the medication being administered. This includes checking the medication label against the medication order, ensuring it is the correct medication, dosage, and form.
The right date and time emphasizes the importance of administering medication at the prescribed time and date. This includes checking the medication order for specific instructions on timing, such as before meals or at a specific time of day.
The rights of medication administration do not include the right bed, right temperature, right nurse, or right hospital room. While these factors may be important for patient comfort and safety, they are not specifically addressed as rights of medication administration.