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 clients identity?

\what is your diagnosis?\

\what is your room number?\

\what is your providers name?\

\what is your phone number?\

Explanation:

To verify a client's identity for medication administration, a unique identifier like a phone number (which is personal and specific to the client) is more reliable. A diagnosis can be shared by others, room number can be known by others on the unit, and provider's name may be known by others. A phone number is a personal detail the client should know.

Answer:

D. "What is your phone number?"