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Before administering a medication, it is crucial to check patient identification and medication details to ensure accuracy and safety. This process involves verifying the patient's name, date of birth, and any identification numbers to confirm that the right person is receiving the correct medication. Additionally, it’s important to check the medication details, such as the name of the medication, dosage, route of administration, and any specific instructions provided by the prescribing healthcare provider.

This comprehensive verification process is fundamental in preventing medication errors, which can lead to severe consequences in patient care. While other factors, such as the time of day and the patient’s preferences, may play a role in medication administration, they do not take precedence over confirming that the right patient is receiving the right medication at the right time and in the right way. Checking these critical details helps promote safe practice and protect patient health.