Respuesta :
- Review data to identify the causes of early or delayed drug administration
- Revise the list of time-critical drugs as appropriate
- Make system-based changes to facilitate timely order review, dispensing, and administration of time-critical medications
- Follow the Rights of Medical Administration
Explanation:
Rights of Medical Administration
1. Right patient
- Check the name of the patient.
- Check the date of birth of the patient.
- Check two basic identifiers for the patients.
2. Right medication
- Check the medication label and reassure that it is the best for the patient.
3. Right dose
- Check that the dose is right for the age, size, and condition of the patient.
- Different dosages may be indicated for different conditions.
- Confirm appropriateness of the dose.
- Calculate the dosage correctly.
4. Right route
- Check and confirm that the route is appropriate for the patient’s current condition
5. Right time
- Check the frequency of the medication.
- Double-check the dose if given at the right time.
- Confirm when the last dose was given.
6. Right documentation
- Document administration after giving the medication.
- Note down the time, route, and other information required.
7. Right reason
- Check patient’s history for the ordered medication.
- Check the reasons for long-term medication use.
8. Right response
- Check the desired effect.
- Document monitoring of the patient and any other nursing interventions applicable.
