ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Before administering any medication, what is the nurse's priority action regarding client safety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Checking the client's identification using two identifiers. This is the priority action to ensure the right medication is given to the right patient, a critical aspect of client safety. Verifying orders with another nurse (Option
A) is important but not the priority before administering medication. Counting medications in the cart drawers (Option
B) is part of the medication preparation process and is not the immediate priority for client safety. Documenting medications given (Option
D) is important for legal and record-keeping purposes but comes after ensuring the correct patient receives the right medication.
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