Question

A nurse receives a verbal order from the provider to administer morphine five milligrams every 4 hours subcutaneously for severe pain as needed. The nurse should identify which of the following entries as the correct format for the medication administration record (MAR)?

A. Morphine 5mg q4h subq PRN severe pain
B. Morphine 5 mg every 4 hours PRN severe pain
C. 5mg Morphine, subcutaneous, every 4 hours as needed for severe pain
D. Severe pain, subcutaneous, morphine 5mg every 4 hours PRN

Answer 1

The correct format for the medication administration record (MAR) is option C: 5mg Morphine, subcutaneous, every 4 hours as needed for severe pain. This format follows the standard practice of stating the medication dose and route of administration, followed by the frequency and indication.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct format for the medication administration record (MAR) is option C: 5mg Morphine, subcutaneous, every 4 hours as needed for severe pain. This format follows the standard practice of stating the medication dose and route of administration, followed by the frequency and indication. The other options either have incorrect order or do not provide all the necessary information.