A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Medication and Scans

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication and scans the patient's bar code and the medication bar code in the electronic medication administration system. This bar-code technology supports patient safety by ensuring which of the following?

A) The five rights of medication administration are upheld
B) The billing of the medication is assigned to the correct patient
C) The correct nursing documentation is completed
D) The pharmacy will receive receipt of the administration of the medication