Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 429 of 2368
Which action meets the requirement for correct client identification before giving a medication?
- Ask the client to confirm only their room number
- Check the client's name and date of birth against the wristband
- Compare the medication label with the bed assignment board
- Ask the client, "Are you Mr. Lee?"
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Correct answer: Check the client's name and date of birth against the wristband
At least two identifiers are required, such as the name and the date of birth.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Legal/Ethical: Identify Patients Correctly. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026