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Pharmacology Concept Map - 2017000281 Patient A: Age: 89 years old.…

- - - - Another important step in medication administration is to ensure the right medication is going to the right patient for the right reason. The student nurse along being supervised by the registered nurse checks the medication order against the patient identification bracelet with their national identification number as well as asking the patient to state their full name and date of birth. The nurse also needs to ask the patient if they have any allergies, furthermore the nurse can explain to the patient the reason they are receiving this medication and why. This will allow the student to evaluate if the patient is receiving this medication for the right reason and check this with the registered nurse to then make the final decision (Brotto, 2017)
        
        Lastly, the medication rights of route and time. Medication prescription chart allows the registered nurse to critically understand why a medication is ordered for a certain amount of time in a 24 hour period and when the patient last received the medication prescribed (Brotto, 2017). Therefore the right route must be documented on the medication chart before giving the medication as this is an important aspect to understand as for example if this medication needs to be administered IV or PO (Brotto, 2017)