A client receives the wrong medication in error. The nurse who made the medication error should do which of the following first?

A. Notify the nurse manager: Reporting is important, but assessing the patient comes first. B. Observe the client and collect data: Patient safety is the priority. The nurse must assess the client for adverse effects first before notifying anyone. C. Call the client’s provider: The provider needs to be informed, but only after assessing the client’s condition. D. Complete an incident report: Documentation is essential but comes after assessing and ensuring client safety.