Question

The RN instructs the LPN to "Give an enema to the patient in room 327 who is being discharged but is complaining of being constipated. Then be sure to document on the medication administration record when given." Which of the five rights was missing in this situation? The right of:

a) Right Task
b) Right Circumstances
c) Right Person
d) Right Direction/Communication
e) Right Supervision

Answer 1

The missing right in this situation was the Right Person.

Step-by-step explanation:

The right that was missing in this situation is the Right Person. The LPN should not have been instructed to administer the enema as it falls outside their scope of practice. Enemas are typically administered by registered nurses, rather than licensed practical nurses.

LPNs have a different level of training and are not authorized to perform certain tasks that require a higher level of skill or expertise.

To ensure patient safety, it is important for healthcare professionals to adhere to the rights of medication administration, including the right person who is qualified and authorized to perform the task.