MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

nurse verifies the prescription, ensuring the medication, dosage, and route of administration are appropriate for the patient . They also check for potential drug interactions or allergies.

during this process the prescription chart authenticiy is verified by ensuring that the perscription has all the required components to make it legal. this includes a written date and time of prescription, the prescribing doctors name, signature and practice number, the legibility of the the prescription the dose, route, interval and time being clearly indeicated for the nurse practitioner administrating

observations

registered nurse

the RN performed 6 of the 7 rights of medication. the RN usually confirmed patient by bed placement which is a medico-legal risk of administering medication

enrolled nurse

the EN verified any uncer

gaps identified

recomendations

recomendation

gaps identified

observations

registeerd nurse

enrolled nurse

The medication is prepared based on the physician's order and in accordance with the patient’s needs.
Key Tasks:
Gather all necessary supplies for administration (syringes, tablets, liquids, etc.).
Recheck the medication label and expiry date.
Double-check for potential allergic reactions, drug interactions, and specific patient factors like renal or liver function.
Measure the appropriate dosage, ensuring sterile and hygienic handling of the medication to prevent contamination.

The medication is administered via the prescribed route (oral, intravenous, etc.) following proper techniques.

observations

registered nurse

enrolled nurse

gaps identified

recommendartions

recommendations

gaps identified

observations

registered nurse

enrolled nurse

nurse documents the time, dose, route, and any observations after the medication is given, ensuring accurate medical records.