Which of the following is NOT one of the six rights of medication administration?

The six rights of medication administration are essential principles designed to ensure patient safety when administering medications. These rights include the right patient, the right medication, the right dose, the right route, the right time, and the right documentation. Out of the options provided, "side effects" is not included in this established framework.

While it is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of potential side effects when administering medications, the focus of the six rights is primarily on the correct administration to prevent errors related to medication delivery and dosage. Side effects are typically assessed and managed separately before or after administration but do not constitute a fundamental right of the medication administration process. This distinction is why the correct answer is related to side effects not being counted among the six rights, as they pertain primarily to the effectiveness and safety of the medication beyond just the administering of it.