Medications May Come in a Unit-Dose Package with a Bar

question 14

Multiple Choice

Medications may come in a unit-dose package with a bar code that is scanned by a computer.Which process should the nurse perform before administering unit-dose medication?

• A) Remove each medication from the packaging.
• B) Check the medications in alphabetic order.
• C) Read the drug label at least three times.
• D) Ask the patient to name each of his or her medications.

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