Which is commonly cited as an additional right beyond the original five rights of medication administration?

• A. Right documentation
• B. Right dose
• C. Right patient
• D. Right route

Answer: (A)

Accurate documentation is the extra safeguard in medication administration. It ensures there is a clear, permanent record of what was given, to whom, when, at what dose and via which route, and how the patient responded. This trail supports patient safety by enabling other clinicians to see exactly what happened, coordinate care, catch any discrepancies, and respond quickly if side effects or dosing adjustments are needed. It also provides accountability, supports continuity of care, and offers legal and quality-control protection.

The other options are already part of the established five rights (drug, patient, dose, route, time), so they aren’t the additional right being referenced.