The student is preparing to give oral medications to a client she has looked after for 2 days. She completes her checks while pouring the medications and enters the room with her instructor. She asks the client her name and birthdate, and the client responds, Don't you know who I am by now?" What is the best response by the student?
1. " Yes I do, but my instructor needs to know."
2. " Sure I do, and gives the client her meds."
3. " I do, this is my last check to ensure safe medication administration."
4. " It is hospital policy that I ask you your name and birthdate."

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The Answer of The student is preparing to give oral medications to a client she has looked after for 2 days. She completes her checks while pouring the medications and enters the room with her instructor. She asks the client her name and birthdate, and the client responds, Don't you know who I am by now?" What is the best response by the student?
1. " Yes I do, but my instructor needs to know."
2. " Sure I do, and gives the client her meds."
3. " I do, this is my last check to ensure safe medication administration."
4. " It is hospital policy that I ask you your name and birthdate."

The Student Is Preparing to Give Oral Medications to a Client