What is the first action if a client has no identification band before a procedure or medication?
QUESTION
What key detail must be obtained when a client reports an allergy to a medication?
QUESTION
What must you do if the client states a name that does not match the wristband or MAR?
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ANSWER
Stop; resolve discrepancy before proceeding. Name discrepancies signal potential identification errors that must be resolved to avoid harm from incorrect procedures or medications.