What is the correct sequence of the 'Right' rights in medication administration?

• A. Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right documentation, Right reason, Right to refuse
• B. Right patient, Right drug, Right route, Right dose, Right time, Right documentation, Right reason, Right to refuse
• C. Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right time, Right route, Right documentation, Right reason, Right to refuse
• D. Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right documentation, Right denial, Right to refuse

Answer: (A)

The sequence starts with confirming who the medication is for and exactly what will be given, how, and when, and then you record what you did. After those checks, you document the reason for giving the drug to ensure it’s appropriate, and you finally recognize the patient’s Right to refuse, which should be recorded and respected. This order supports safety, traceability, and patient autonomy. That’s why the best sequence is: Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right documentation, Right reason, Right to refuse. Other options mix in documentation too early, swap the route and dose, or replace refusal with denial, which isn’t the standard phrasing or flow.