Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Verify the client's identity and administer the medication as prescribed.
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D because checking the medication's expiration date is a crucial step in ensuring patient safety and efficacy. Expired medications may lose potency or become harmful. Choice A is incorrect as it delays necessary treatment. Choice B is incorrect as monitoring should come after verifying the medication. Choice C is incorrect as it disrupts the administration process.