A 22-year-old client is brought into the intensive care unit (ICU) from the operating
room following surgery. The receiving nurse is given the client's medication
administration record (MAR).
How should the nurse ensure that the right client is
receiving the right medication?
A) Compare the administration record name and medical record number with the
client's identification band
B) Check the client's medical record number on the identification band
C) Obtain corroboration from another staff or responsible family member
D) Check for the client's date of birth on the client's identification band
A
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