A nurse is preparing to administer a topical medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Show the assistive personnel where to apply the medication: This action is not appropriate because only licensed healthcare providers, such as nurses, are allowed to administer medications. Ask the client when the previous nurse last applied the medication: While communication with the client is important, it is not a reliable method to verify medication administration accuracy. Identify the client by comparing the medication administration record with the clientÔÇÖs room number: This action is insufficient to verify the correct client because there could be multiple clients with the same medication due. Compare the label of the medication container with the medication administration record three times: Correct. This action is known as the 'three checks' and is an essential step in medication administration. The nurse should compare the medication label with the medication administration record before removing the medication, after removing the medication, and at the bedside before administering the medication.