The nurse administers oral medications according to the unit dose system.Which technique should the nurse use for administering the medications?

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The nurse brings the medication to the patient in the original packaging,provides explanations and information to the patient,and opens the package at the bedside.This helps maintain safety,provides reassurance to the patient that the correct medication is being administered,and limits waste.This policy lowers the risk of contaminating the medication on the way to the patient's room,provides a second opportunity to read the label on the medication,and facilitates patient teaching.The nurse prepares medication for one patient at a time to avoid confusion.Medication remains in the original packaging until the nurse is at the bedside.The medication administration record is compared to the provider's original prescription.

The Nurse Administers Oral Medications According to the Unit Dose