Practice Question
A nurse in a long-term care facility is preparing to administer medications to a client who has advanced dementia and does not have an identification band. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify the client's identity?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Review the client's photograph in the medical record.
Rationale:
✳️ When a client is unable to confirm identity due to cognitive impairment, a photo in the medical record is a reliable verification method.
✳️ This avoids medication errors and adheres to safety protocols in clients without ID bands.
✳️ Identification using visual confirmation must match with the current electronic or paper chart photo.
✳️ It is part of safe medication administration and reduces the risk of adverse events in vulnerable clients.
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This question is from ATI LPN Fundamentals-2023 Exam 4 which contains 67 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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