When giving a drug to a patient who is awake but confused,what is the best way for the nurse to identify the patient?
A) Check the room and bed number that the patient occupies.
B) Ask the patient to state his or her name and birth date.
C) Check the name on the patient's wristband.
D) Ask the patient if he or she is Mr. or Ms. [name].
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