Administration of controlled substances requires that the nurse:

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Report immediately discrepancies in narcotic counts.
If you give only part of a premeasured dose of a controlled substance,a second nurse must witness disposal of the unused portion.Both nurses sign their names on the required form.Count narcotics frequently,during the opening of narcotic drawers and/or at shift change.
Store all narcotics in a locked,secure cabinet separate from the patient's routine medications.(Computerized,locked cabinets are preferred.)

Administration of Controlled Substances Requires That the Nurse