A nurse is moving a client up in bed with the assistance of a second nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Show the assistive personnel where to apply the medication: This action is not appropriate because only licensed healthcare providers, such as nurses, are allowed to administer
medications.
B. Ask the client when the previous nurse last applied the medication: While communication with the client is important, it is not a reliable method to verify medication administration accuracy.
C. Identify the client by comparing the medication administration record with the client's room number: This action is insufficient to verify the correct client because there could be multiple clients with the same medication due.
D. Compare the label of the medication container with the medication administration record three times: Correct. This action is known as the "three checks" and is an essential step in medication administration. The nurse should compare the medication label with the medication administration record before removing the medication, after removing the medication, and at the bedside before administering the medication.

A: Standing facing the center of the bed at the client's side is not the most stable position for moving a client, as it does not provide a wide base of support.
B: Placing feet apart with one foot in front of the other provides a wide base of support and allows the nurse to use their body weight to assist in the movement, making this the correct action.
C: Keeping knees and hips straight while bending at the waist toward the client can lead to back strain and does not utilize the stronger leg muscles, making it an incorrect action.
D: Encouraging the client to keep their legs straight and remain still may be helpful, but it does not directly involve the nurse's actions in moving the client, so it is not the correct answer to this question.