Pharmacology · practice question
A 45-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for transfer from another facility with multiple home medications. Assessment data include the barcode scanner shows a medication-client mismatch at the bedside. Which nursing action is the priority to keep the client safe?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Stay with the client, remove immediate hazards, reassess, and escalate per facility safety protocol.
Why
Client safety requires direct assessment, hazard reduction, and timely escalation rather than assumptions, abandonment, or policy-only actions.
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