When administering a new medication to a client, the nurse logs in the electronic medication administration record (eMAR). Which action should the nurse take next?

A. Verify client's identification by scanning the barcode on the armband is correct because verifying the client’s identity is the next step after accessing the eMAR. This ensures that the right medication is given to the right client, following the “rights” of medication administration. B. Reconcile the medication to be administered with the initial client prescription is important but should already have been completed during the medication preparation and verification process. C. Remove the medication from the unit dose packaging while verifying the dose is part of the preparation process but occurs after confirming the client’s identity. D. Scan the medication barcode to document administration on the eMAR is done after verifying the client’s identity and ensuring the medication is correct. It is not the immediate next step after logging into the eMAR.