A nurse is preparing to identify a client prior to medication administration. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the client's identity?

A. "Are you 65 years of age?" is incorrect. Age alone is not a reliable method for identifying a client and could be misleading. B. "Can you tell me your room number?" is incorrect. Room numbers can be shared by multiple patients and are not a reliable identifier for medication administration. C. "Is your name Sarah Jones?" is correct. This question confirms the client's identity by using a personal identifier (name), which should match the information in the medical record. D. "What is your home phone number?" is incorrect. While a phone number could be used for identification, it is not typically used in a healthcare setting for confirming identity prior to medication administration. It is also not as accurate as confirming the client’s name.