The easiest way to make sure the drug is being given to the patient it was ordered for is to:
A. look at the patient's chart
B. ask the patient his or her name
C. ask a family member the patient's name
D. check the physician's order
b
Rationale: The easiest way to make sure the drug is being given to the patient ordered is to ask the patient his or her name. You may also call the patient before administering the medication. Never assume that the patient is the correct person without verifying his or her name. None of the other choices are enough to ensure the patient is the correct one.
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