Author Question: Prior to administering a prescribed drug, the nurse correctly identifies the client by which method? ... (Read 44 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Prior to administering a prescribed drug, the nurse correctly identifies the client by which method? Select all that apply.

A) Checking a client's name on his or her wristband
B) Checking a client's chart
C) Asking the client to identify himself or herself and give his or her birth date
D) Asking a client if he or she is the correct client
E) Using a current picture of the client if available

Question 2

When completing the check to ensure that the right drug is being administered to the client, which of the following should the nurse compare? Select all that apply.

A) Medication
B) Container label
C) Medication record
D) MAR
E) Nursing notes

taylorsonier · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Client identifiers can include visual and verbal methods. Visual methods include use of a recent picture of the client or client wristband. Verbal methods include asking the client for his or her name and another unique identifier, such as his or her birth date. Never ask a client, Are you Mr. Jones? because some clients may respond by answering yes even though that is not their name due to confusion or difficulty hearing. Checking the client's chart would be inappropriate to use for identifying the client.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D
Feedback:
The nurse compares the medication, container label, and medication record and then the MAR as the item is removed from the cart and before the actual administration of the drug.