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Which method should a nurse use to verify a patient’s identity before administering medication?

Retry Correct Incorrect Verifying the patient’s identity using their wristband and asking for their name and date of birth ensures medication safety. It’s important to make sure never to administer treatment to the wrong patient!

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Unsplash | Graham Ruttan

Unsplash | Graham Ruttan

Which method should a nurse use to verify a patient’s identity before administering medication?

• Read the name on the door
• Trust your gut
• Ask someone else in the room
• Check the patient’s wristband and ask for their name and date of birth