When administering a medication,a nurse should check the label on the drug container against the MAR (medication administration record)when removing the drug container from the client's medication drawer,when removing the drug from the medication container,and:

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A nurse determines the right drug for a client by comparing the entry on the medication administration record (MAR)against the order written by the health care provider.After determining that the entry is correct,the nurse selects the medication to be administered and compares the label on the medication container against the MAR entry at least three times: when removing the medication from its storage location,when removing the medication from its container,and before returning the medication to its storage location.

When Administering a Medication,a Nurse Should Check the Label on the Drug