Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 17 of 120
Before administering a medication, the LPN/LVN should verify at least how many client identifiers?
a.Two
b.One
c.Four
d.Five
Explanation
The standard of care requires at least two client identifiers, such as name and date of birth, before medication administration. The room number is not an acceptable identifier. Correct identification prevents wrong-client errors.
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