Which of the Following Could Result in the Wrong Patient

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could result in the wrong patient diagnosis and improper treatment?

• A) carefully sampling only the site in question without touching other body structures or surface sites
• B) using a cotton tip swap to collect a suspected pathogen
• C) wearing gloves
• D) proper hand washing before and after specimen collection
• E) quickly sealing samples in containers

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