What Steps Should Nurses Take to Ensure Safe Medication Administration?
To ensure safe medication administration, nurses should follow the "five rights" of medication administration: the right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time. Additionally, they should:
- Double-check calculations and dosages. - Use [bar-code medication administration](https://) (BCMA) systems when available. - Educate patients about their medications. - Monitor for and document any adverse reactions. - Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
