The nurse must verify the client’s identity before administration of medication. Which of the following is the safest way to identify the client?
A. Ask the client his name
B. Check the client’s identification band
C. State the client’s name aloud and have the client repeat it
D. Check the room number
Answer:B
The nurse must verify the client’s identity before administration of medication. Which of the following is the safest way to identify the client?
A. Ask the client his name B. Check the client’s identification band C. State the client’s name aloud and have the client repeat it D. Check the room number