A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of red blood cells. The nurse's responsibility is to compare and verify the information on the blood label with the client's information. The nurse should use which of the following as the priority source of verification?

Rationale:A. The medication administration record is important for verifying the order but should be used in conjunction with the patient’s identification.B. The order sheet provides the details of the blood product to be administered but is not the primary source for verifying patient identity.C. The chart includes medical history and orders but does not provide direct patient identification for blood administration.D. The identification wristband is the primary and most direct method for verifying the patient’s identity to ensure that the correct blood product is administered to the correct patient.