Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 101 of 2368
Before giving a scheduled medication, how should the nurse identify the client?
- Check the room number and the client's name on the door
- Ask, "Are you Mr. Smith?" and wait for a nod
- Ask the client's name and compare the date of birth with the record
- Read the name on the whiteboard
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Correct answer: Ask the client's name and compare the date of birth with the record
At least two identifiers, such as name and date of birth, are used so the correct client gets the medication.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Safety: National Patient Safety Goals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026