During admission, a nurse prepares to place an identification band on a child. Which action is essential before applying it?
Correct answer: B. Compare the child's name and birth date with the record
- A. Ask the child to state the room number
- B. Compare the child's name and birth date with the record
- C. Confirm the child's diagnosis with a nearby parent
- D. Match the band colour with the ward diagnosis
Explanation
Using two identifiers, such as name and date of birth, helps prevent errors in medicines, procedures and investigations. Room numbers, diagnosis and band colour are not reliable patient identifiers.
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