Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
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A nurse from the float pool is giving medications on a pediatric unit and is to give medications to a 2-year-old child in room 534, bed B. The child in that room does not have an identification band. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Refusing to give medication without proper identification ensures safety, as a 2-year-old cannot reliably confirm identity.