Before Administering Any Medication, What Is the Nurse's Priority Action

question 7

Multiple Choice

Before administering any medication, what is the nurse's priority action regarding patient safety?

• A) Verifying orders with another nurse
• B) Documenting the medications given
• C) Counting medications in the medication cart drawers
• D) Checking the patient's identification using two identifiers

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Definitions:

Placebo Control Group

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