What should you do before administering any medication or vitamin supplement in a caregiving role?

What should you do before administering any medication or vitamin supplement in a caregiving role?

• A. Verify the prescription/order, check client name, drug, dose, and expiration, confirm compatibility with current regimen, and document administration with time and initials.
• B. Ask client to confirm; never check expiration.
• C. Assume dosage; give meds; skip documentation.
• D. Administer without checking name.

Answer: (A)