Question

Which statement is not true regarding a medication administration record (MAR)?

a) The MAR distinguishes between routine and "as needed" medications.
b) The MAR identifies routine times for medication administration.
c) After using an electronic MAR, the nurse should log off.
d) If the client declines the dose, the nurse does not have to document this on the MAR.

Answer 1

The false statement regarding the MAR is that a nurse does not need to document when a client declines a dose; nurses must document all medication administrations and omissions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that is not true regarding a medication administration record (MAR) is d) If the client declines the dose, the nurse does not have to document this on the MAR. In fact, it is crucial that all medication administrations or omissions, including when a patient declines a dose, are accurately documented on the MAR. This ensures a complete medication management record for the patient.

The MAR does indeed distinguish between routine and "as needed" medications (a), identifies routine times for medication administration (b), and after using an electronic MAR, the nurse should always log off to ensure patient privacy and security of medical records (c).