NCLEX RN Practice Question

The correct action is to verify the medication label against the prescription details to confirm that all key elements, such as dosage, route, timing, and client, align with the provider’s order. This step ensures the medication aligns with the six rights of medication administration and prioritizes patient safety. While checking for allergies, explaining the medication's purpose, or completing documentation are all important, these steps do not address the critical verification process, which prevents errors such as administering the wrong dose or medication.