Which of the Following Is the Most Effective Way in the Acute

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most effective way in the acute care environment to determine the patient's identity before administering medications?

• A) Ask the patient's name.
• B) Check the name on the chart.
• C) Ask the other caregivers.
• D) Check the patient's name band.

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Definitions:

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, where a significant part of digestion occurs.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and secreted into the small intestine to aid in the digestion and absorption of fats.

Digestive System

The complex series of organs and glands responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as the elimination of waste products.

Bolus

A tiny ball-shaped lump of material, particularly of food chewed right before it's swallowed.