The nurse prepares to administer medications to a client. Which of the following client data are acceptable for use as client identifiers? Select all that apply.

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"The right client" is one of the "6 rights" of medication administration. Two identifiers are used to compare client statements and information on the identification band with the client's medication administration record. An identifier should be permanent and unique to the client. Acceptable identifiers include first and last name and date of birth (Options A and B). These two identifiers are commonly used together because there is a chance that more than one client may share a similar surname or date of birth, which increases the risk of administering a medication to the wrong client. Medical record numbers are also an acceptable form of identification and may help further differentiate clients (Option D). (Options C and E) The name of the health care provider and room number are not specific or unique to the client and are subject to change based on the client's plan of care or condition. Educational objective: During medication administration, the nurse identifies "the right client" using information that is permanent and unique to the client. Acceptable identifiers are first and last name, date of birth, and medical record number.

The Nurse Prepares to Administer Medications to a Client