At the end of this session, students will be able to:
LO1: relate the five steps of the nursing process to the administration of medications LO2: discuss the seven rights of medication administration LO3: describe the key points that must be incorporated into the assessment of a patient receiving a drug therapy LO4: describe the essential elements of a medication order LO5: outline the important points that must be assessed and considered before administering a drug, combining knowledge about the drug with knowledge of the patient and the environment LO6: describe the role of the nurse and the patient in preventing medication errors LO7: apply the steps of nursing the nursing process in client teaching
LO8: appreciate the importance of understanding and complying to these responsibilities to ensure patients’ safety
