Section Nur 404.03 - Definitions(a) "Administration of medication" means an action taken by a licensee or authorized delegate whereby a single does of the prescribed medication is instilled into or applied to the body of a person for immediate consumption or use.(b) "Assistance with administration of medication" means an action taken by a licensee or authorized delegate whereby a client with stable medical condition(s) and who is fully able to recognize and accept prescribed medications is assisted with one or more of the following steps in the process of instilling or applying a single dose of prescribed medication: (1) Providing assistance, observation, and documentation to a a client;(2) Taking the medication to the client when the client is present to receive medication;(3) Opening the medication container for the client when the client is present;(4) Reminding or prompting the client to take the medication at the proper time;(5) Reading a medication label to the client;(6) Physically assisting the client to self-administer medication utilizing hand or hand technique; and(7) Providing food or liquids if the medication label instructs the client to take the medication with food or liquids.(c) "Nursing task" means a procedure that requires nursing education and a license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to perform.N.H. Admin. Code § Nur 404.03
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