Question

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is preparing to administer medications to a client. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client to verify the client's identity?

A) "What is your name and date of birth"
B) "What is your room number and bed number"
C) "What is your doctor's name"
D) "What is your diagnosis"

Answer 1

The nurse should ask the client the question: "What is your name and date of birth?" (option A).

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should ask the client the question: "What is your name and date of birth?" (option A). This is the most appropriate question to verify the client's identity. The client's name and date of birth are unique identifiers that can be checked against the information in their medical records.