Which document records who administered each dose?

• A. The MAR medication administration record
• B. The patient care log
• C. The nurse's daily notes
• D. The clinician's medication log

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is accountability for every dose given. The document that records who administers each dose is the Medication Administration Record (MAR). It is the official, time-stamped log that shows the patient, the medication, the dose, the route, the exact time given, and the initials or identification of the person who administered it. It may also note refusals or missed doses. Keeping MAR entries accurate ensures clear, traceable documentation for patient safety and continuity of care, and it supports safe handoffs between staff.

Other documents serve different purposes. A patient care log captures general events and status updates about the patient, not the precise medication administration details. Nurse’s daily notes are narrative observations and progress entries rather than the formal record of meds given. A clinician’s medication log isn’t the standard place for routine administration documentation used by nursing or medication tech staff.