Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
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The nurse is administering afternoon medications, which include an antihypertensive med and aspirin for pain relief. Which of the following should the nurse do first before administering the medications?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Verifying the client├óÔé¼Ôäós identity using two identifiers (name and date of birth on wristband) ensures medication safety per protocol.