Verify the client's identity and administer the medication as prescribed.

Choice A rationaleNot giving the medication and notifying the provider can cause unnecessary delays in treatment.Choice B rationaleAdministering the medication without checking the expiration date can result in administering an ineffective or harmful medication.Choice C rationaleThere is no need to notify the provider if the medication is already prescribed and not expired.Choice D rationaleChecking the medication's expiration date ensures the medication is safe to administer and effective.