A nurse has just started her rounds delivering medication. A new patient on her rounds is a 4-year-old boy who is non-verbal. This child does not have on any identification. What should the nurse do?
A. Contact the provider
B. Ask the child to write their name on paper.
C. Ask a coworker about the identification of the child.
D. Ask the father who is in the room the child’s name.
A. Contact the provider
B. Ask the child to write their name on paper.
C. Ask a coworker about the identification of the child.
D. Ask the father who is in the room the child’s name.
Answer: D. Ask the father who is in the room the child’s name.
In this case, you can determine the name of the child by the father’s statement. You should not withhold the medication from the child after identification.
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