Mom! should I hand the doctor the powder Grandma mixed into the milk?

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Suggested structure for your essay/paper:

1. Introduction (200–300 words)

  • Introduce the scenario: someone giving an unknown substance to a patient.

  • Highlight the importance of patient safety, medication verification, and ethical responsibility.

  • State your thesis: “Administering unknown substances to patients without verification violates core nursing and medical safety principles and can result in severe consequences.”

2. Patient Safety Principles (500–600 words)

  • Discuss the “Five Rights” of medication administration: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time.

  • Explain why verification of unknown substances is critical.

  • Include real-world examples of medication errors due to unverified substances.

3. Role of Nurses/Healthcare Providers in Preventing Harm (400–500 words)

  • Responsibilities of healthcare professionals to question unclear instructions or non-prescribed substances.

  • How to handle situations where family members insist on giving something.

  • Discuss hospital protocols: never give unknown substances, always consult the physician or pharmacist.

4. Legal and Ethical Considerations (400–500 words)

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