The wristband is an important safety component during the client's stay because it is one of two identifiers required by which group's national safety standards (2008)
to accurately identify a client during such activities as giving medication, fluids, and blood?
A) The Joint Commission
B) NANDA
C) HIPAA
D) The Kardex
Ans: A
The wristband is an important safety component during the client's stay because it is one of two identifiers required by The Joint Commission's national safety standards (2008) to accurately identify a patient during such activities as giving medication, fluids, and blood.
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