Several Nurses Are Discussing the Joint Commission's 2016 National Patient

Multiple Choice

Several nurses are discussing the Joint Commission's 2016 National Patient Safety Goals during a staff meeting. Which element of performance should the nurses implement to meet the goal of identifying clients correctly?

A) Labeling all medications with the client's name
B) Consistently using two methods to identify the client
C) Asking the client's name before conducting assessments
D) Marking the intended surgical site on the client