Several Nurses Are Discussing the Joint Commission's 2016 National Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

Several nurses are discussing the Joint Commission's 2016 National Patient Safety Goals during a staff meeting. Which element of performance should the nurses implement to meet the goal of identifying clients correctly?

• A)Labeling all medications with the client's name
• B)Consistently using two methods to identify the client
• C)Asking the client's name before conducting assessments
• D)Marking the intended surgical site on the client

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