A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a toddler whose parent is nearby. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the toddler?

A. Ask another nurse to confirm the toddler's identity. While involving another nurse might add a layer of verification, it is not the primary or standard method of ensuring patient identity.B. Check the toddler's ID band against the medical record. This is the standard and safest method for verifying a patient's identity. The ID band provides reliable information that can be cross-referenced with the medical record.C. Check the toddler's room number against their ID band. Room numbers can change and are not a reliable method for identifying patients. The ID band should be used directly for verification.D. Ask the parent to confirm the toddler's identity. While parents are generally reliable, the most secure and recommended practice is to use the ID band to verify identity directly against the medical record