{"id":137243,"date":"2024-09-12T13:33:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=137243"},"modified":"2024-09-12T13:33:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:33:27","slug":"a-nurse-is-preparing-to-administer-oral-medications-to-a-client","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/12\/a-nurse-is-preparing-to-administer-oral-medications-to-a-client\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is preparing to administer oral medications to a client."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is preparing to administer oral medications to a client. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as acceptable client identifiers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
Provider’s name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Client’s full name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Facility room number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
Identification number the facility assigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E.
Client’s telephone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is B. Client’s full name<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When administering oral medications, it is critical for the nurse to ensure accurate patient identification to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety. Identifying the patient correctly helps to confirm that the medication is being given to the right individual. The primary acceptable client identifiers include the client\u2019s full name, date of birth, and identification number (if available), but the focus here is on the acceptable client identifiers listed in the options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of the options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n