The nurse needs to document a medication that has just been administered.Which technique should the nurse use to document medication administration?

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The nurse records his or her name and administration time immediately after medication administration to maintain an up-to-date,accurate patient medical record.Documentation is not done before administration because the activity has not yet happened.It is risky to document at the end of the shift because the chance of a documentation omission or error increases with the amount of time that passes.Correct documentation is one of the six rights of medication administration.Documentation of medication administration may never be delegated.

The Nurse Needs to Document a Medication That Has Just