Answer:
This tool is divided into three sections representing the principles in the Medication practice standard: authority, competence, and safety.
Explanation:
Rights of Medication Administration
1. Right patient
- Check the name of the order and the patient.
- Use 2 identifiers.
- Ask patient to identify himself/herself.
2. Right medication
- Check the medication label.
- Check the order.
3. Right dose
- Check the order.
- Confirm the appropriateness of the dose using a current drug reference.
4. Right route
- Again, check the order and appropriateness of the route ordered.
- Confirm that the patient can take or receive the medication by the ordered route.
5. Right time
- Check the frequency of the ordered medication.
- Double-check that you are giving the ordered dose at the correct time.
- Confirm when the last dose was given.
6. Right documentation
- Document administration AFTER giving the ordered medication.
- Chart the time, route, and any other specific information as necessary.
7. Right reason
- Confirm the rationale for the ordered medication. What is the patient’s history? Why is he/she taking this medication?
8. Right response
- Make sure that the drug led to the desired effect. If an antihypertensive was given, has his/her blood pressure improved?
- Does the patient verbalize improvement in depression while on an antidepressant?
