In preparing a medication for administration, Nurse Leonard notices that the dosage of digoxin she received from the pharmacy is 0.5 mg; but that doctor's orders call for 0.25 mg. She is concerned about the incorrect dosage and reports it. What other elements of drug administration are crucial to the safe administration of medications?

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During medication administration, the correct drug, dose, route, timing, and the patient must all be confirmed to avoid medication error.

In Preparing a Medication for Administration, Nurse Leonard Notices That