When Giving a Drug to a Patient Who Is Awake

question 22

Multiple Choice

When giving a drug to a patient who is awake but confused,what is the best way for the nurse to identify the patient?

• A) Check the room and bed number that the patient occupies.
• B) Ask the patient to state his or her name and birth date.
• C) Check the name on the patient's wristband.
• D) Ask the patient if he or she is Mr. or Ms. [name].

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