A nurse is preparing to administer evening medications. What should the nurse do prior to administering any medication to a client?
a. Identify that it is the correct client.
b. Read the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
c. Ask the client for permission.
d. Make sure a family member is present.
a. Identify that it is the correct client.
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a. Identify that it is the correct client. Ask the client for two identifiers, such as name and date of birth. In a clinical setting, an arm band, name, and date of birth are used.
b. There are Six Rights of Medication Administration. .
c. Asking the client for permission is not required. .
d. Ensuring a family member is present is not necessary. .
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