Question

question 1
1 pts
what is the best way for the nurse to make sure that the right patient receives a prescribed drug when the patient is alert and oriented?
ask the patient to state his or her name
check the patients wrist band
look at the patients chart
have the patient state his or her name and birth date.

Explanation:

Patient identification is crucial in healthcare. While asking for just the name (option 1) can lead to errors due to common names, checking the wrist - band (option 2) might be missed if not done carefully. Looking at the chart (option 3) is not a direct patient - identification method at the point of drug administration. Having the patient state name and birth date combines two unique identifiers (assuming correct patient self - reporting as the patient is alert and oriented), reducing the risk of mis - identification.

Answer:

have the patient state his or her name and birth date.