When identifying a new client before administering medications, the nurse asks the client to state his name. The client does not give the correct name. The nurse asks again and the client states still another name. What is the nurse's next action?
A. Laugh at the client and tell him to "quit kidding."
B. Give the medications without any further questioning.
C. Investigate the client's mental status before administering any further medications.
D. Look at the client's arm band to identify the client and disregard what the client said.
Answer: C
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