A nurse is preparing to dispense medication at the bedside of her client. What should she keep in mind?

A nurse is preparing to dispense medication at the bedside of her client. What should she keep in mind?

a. Leave the medication at the bedside if the client is not in the room.

b. The first step should be to give the medication to the client.

c. Open up the unit-dose package at the bedside in front of the client, and place it in his or her hand.

d. Hand the medication to another nurse or a visitor if the client is in the bathroom.