What is the best way to make sure that the right patient is receiving a prescribed drug when the patient is alert and oriented?
a. Ask the patient to state his or her social security number.
b. Check the patient's wrist band.
c. Look at the patient's chart.
d. Have the patient state his or her name and birth date.
ANS: D
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