Preparing a Patient for a Diagnostic Test, and Telling the Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

Preparing a patient for a diagnostic test, and telling the patient what to expect during and after the test, is considered:

• A) an independent nursing action.
• B) the doctor's responsibility.
• C) a dependent nursing action that requires the doctor's authorization.
• D) an interdependent nursing action.

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