When administering a medication to a client, which of these actions should the nurse take to correctly identify the client?
a. Read the name on the door of the room where the client is sitting.
b. Read the client's name bracelet.
c. Ask the client to repeat his or her name.
d. Read the client's name bracelet, and ask the client to repeat his or her name.
D
When administering medication, ensure correct identification of the client by reading the client's name bracelet and asking the client to repeat his or her name.
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