1 The right to receive unnecessary medications Show In accordance with The Client Care Partnership and because of the potential risks related to medication administration, a client has the right to know the name, purpose, action, and potential undesired effects of a medication, and can refuse a medication. The client has the right not to receive unnecessary and unlabeled medications. The client does not have the right to administer the medication himself, unless ordered so. Which action by the nurse would prevent aspiration?The primary methods used to prevent aspiration during oral intake in dysphagic stroke patients include texture modification of food/liquids and positional swallowing maneuvers, such as chin-tuck or head rotation (Smithard, 2016).
What are the nurse's responsibilities during oral medication administration?Abstract. It requires nurses to understand the prescription and to have knowledge of common indications, dosages and side-effects of the medications. Should any error occur during the procedure the practitioner has a professional responsibility to report this in accordance with local risk management procedures.
What are the 5 basic principles for administering medication?One of the recommendations to reduce medication errors and harm is to use the “five rights”: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time.
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