The nurse is managing care for several clients at a diabetic treatment center. The nurse understands that which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
A. To administer the correct medicine to the correct client at the correct dose and the correct time via the correct route
B. To return the client to an optimum level of wellness while limiting adverse effects related to the client's medical diagnosis
C. To include any cultural or ethnic preferences in the administration of the medication
D. To answer any questions the client may have about the medicine, or any possible side effect of the medication
Answer: B
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