The nurse continues to assist in the care of the client.

2030: Medication Administration Record.

Day 5, 0700: Ziprasidone 20 mg IM left deltoid muscle. Paliperidone 6 mg PO.

Nurses' Notes.

2015: 2030: Client appears disheveled with matted hair and stained clothing. Attempting to get out of handcuffs. The client states, "I have to. get out of here. I hear the helicopters. They are coming to get me!” Client able to state name, but not date. They believe they are in. a laboratory, run by the doctors who have been prescribing their medications.

When asked about their medical history, they reply, "My name is Jamie, and you are the devil.”

2145: Reviewed police report: Client found attempting to break through a window at the clinic downtown. When approached,. client yelled and tried to hit the officer with the stick they were using. "Get away, I have to get the notes, they are trying to. poison me.” Client appears to be responding to internal stimuli but is less outwardly agitated.

Changed into hospital scrubs with encouragement.

Handcuffs removed by police and 1:1 sitter at. The nurse is collecting data from the client 5 days after admission.

For each finding, click to specify whether the finding indicates the client's condition has improved or declined.

Choice A rationale: Writing a client's diagnosis on the message board in the client's room can expose sensitive information to anyone who enters the room, which compromises client confidentiality.

Choice B rationale: Discarding worksheets containing client information in a wastebasket is not secure and can lead to unauthorized access to confidential information.

Choice C rationale: Giving change-of-shift report to a nurse outside the client's room protects client confidentiality by ensuring that sensitive information is shared only with authorized personnel in a private setting.

Choice D rationale: While sharing relevant information with personnel directly involved in the client's care is generally acceptable, it must still be done in a manner that safeguards confidentiality.

The correct answer is: a. The client’s date of birth.

Choice A reason: The client’s date of birth is a critical identifier in healthcare settings. It is unique to the individual and does not change, making it a reliable way to confirm a patient’s identity. This is especially important in acute care settings where accurate patient identification is crucial for safe medication administration. Using the date of birth along with another identifier, such as the patient’s name, aligns with the best practices for patient safety.

Choice B reason: While a client’s full medical diagnosis is important information for a nurse to know, it is not used as an identifier for medication administration. The diagnosis helps inform treatment decisions and care planning but does not uniquely identify a patient. Multiple patients could have the same diagnosis, which could lead to medication errors if used as an identifier.

Choice C reason: A client’s telephone number is not a standard identifier used in healthcare settings for medication administration. Telephone numbers can change and are not unique to an individual. They also do not provide immediate verification of a patient’s identity at the bedside.

Choice D reason: The room number of the client is not a primary identifier for patient identification in medication administration. Room numbers are not unique to individuals and can change if a patient is moved. It is possible for errors to occur if room numbers are used as the sole identifier, as another patient could be in that room at a different time.