A nurse is preparing to administer medications to several clients. Which of the following actions demonstrates adherence to the six rights of medication administration?
Administering a medication a few hours later if the client was asleep during the scheduled time.
Giving a medication that looks similar to the prescribed drug when the correct one is unavailable.
Verifying the client’s identity using two identifiers before giving the medication.
Documenting the medication after completing all client care for the shift.
The Correct Answer is C
A. Administering the medication several hours late violates the Right Time. Medications must be given as prescribed to maintain therapeutic levels and prevent under- or overdosing.
B. Giving a medication that “looks similar” violates the Right Medication. Nurses must ensure the drug name, dose, and formulation exactly match the provider’s order.
C. Verifying the client’s identity with at least two identifiers (such as name and date of birth) upholds the Right Patient, ensuring the correct client receives the correct medication.
D. Delaying documentation violates the Right Documentation. Accurate and timely recording is essential for safety and continuity of care.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Intermittent abdominal pain following bloody mucus (showing “bloody show”) is more typical of labor onset, not placenta previa.
B. Abdominal pain with scant bleeding may suggest placental abruption rather than placenta previa.
C. Painless, bright red vaginal bleeding in the third trimester is the classic presentation of placenta previa, resulting from the placenta partially or completely covering the cervical os. The bleeding is usually sudden and without uterine tenderness.
D. Increasing abdominal pain with a firm, nonrelaxed uterus is characteristic of placental abruption, not placenta previa.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Administering the medication several hours late violates the Right Time. Medications must be given as prescribed to maintain therapeutic levels and prevent under- or overdosing.
B. Giving a medication that “looks similar” violates the Right Medication. Nurses must ensure the drug name, dose, and formulation exactly match the provider’s order.
C. Verifying the client’s identity with at least two identifiers (such as name and date of birth) upholds the Right Patient, ensuring the correct client receives the correct medication.
D. Delaying documentation violates the Right Documentation. Accurate and timely recording is essential for safety and continuity of care.
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