An older client is being admitted to a rehabilitation unit from a medical-surgical unit following a left hip replacement. When reviewing the client's prescribed medications, which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A. Reconciling medication dosages is important but comes after verifying the accuracy of the prescriptions. B. Comparing admission prescriptions with the client's previous medication list ensures continuity of care and prevents omissions or duplications. C. Determining generic versus brand name medications can be addressed later after ensuring medication accuracy. D. Client teaching is important but should follow the verification of the client's current medications.