Medication administration.

"Medication administration" means performing a set of tasks deleted text begin to ensure a client takes medications, and includes deleted text end new text begin that include new text end the following:

(1) checking the client's medication record;

(2) preparing the medication as necessary;

(3) administering the medication to the client;

(4) documenting the administration or reason for not administering the medication; and

(5) reporting to a new text begin registered new text end nurse new text begin or appropriate licensed health professional new text end any concerns about the medication, the client, or the client's refusal to take the medication.