Before administering a medication to a client, the nurse checks the cl

Before administering a medication to a client, the nurse checks the client’s pulse, blood pressure, and laboratory values. The nurse is performing which “right” of medication administration?

1. Medication
2. Assessment
3. Route
4. Dose

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The nurse would not need to assess blood pressure, pulse, or laboratory values to determine the right medication.
Rationale 2: Some medications require specific assessments prior to administration, such as blood pressure, pulse, or laboratory values. Medication orders can include specific parameters for administration, so these assessments must be done before administering.
Rationale 3: The nurse would not need to assess blood pressure, pulse, or laboratory values to determine the right route.
Rationale 4: The nurse would not need to assess blood pressure, pulse, or laboratory values to determine the right dose.