determine the seven rights , patient rights ,and safety checks to perform to prevent medication errors
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- Right Medication: Verify that the medication being administered is the correct one. - Right Dose: Confirm that the dosage is appropriate for the patient. - Right Route: Check that the medication is being given via the correct route (oral, intravenous, etc.). - Show more…
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