When administering medication to a patient whose dose has a bar code on the medication wrapper that must be scanned by the computer,the nurse knows that which of the following protocols must be followed? (Select all that apply. )

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sometimes the medication dose has a bar code that is scanned by a computer,but the nurse must also read the drug label at least three times: (1)before taking the drug from the unit-dose cart or shelf,(2)before preparing or measuring the prescribed dose of medication,and (3)before putting the medication back on the shelf or just before opening the medication at the time you give it to the patient.

When Administering Medication to a Patient Whose Dose Has a Bar