Management of CareQuestion 7 of 120
A nurse observes a coworker preparing to administer a medication without checking the client's identification band. What is the nurse's best initial action?
a.Report the coworker to the state board of nursing
b.Document the observation in the client's chart
c.Remind the coworker to verify two client identifiers before administration
d.Say nothing because no harm has occurred yet
Explanation
The immediate priority is client safety. Reminding the coworker to verify two identifiers prevents a potential error. Formal reporting is reserved for repeated or unresolved unsafe practice.
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