How Should the Nurse Identify the Patient Before Obtaining a Laboratory

question 14

Multiple Choice

How should the nurse identify the patient before obtaining a laboratory specimen from Mr.Smith?

• A) Using at least two patient identifiers
• B) Looking at the chart before entering the room
• C) Asking the patient if he is Mr. Smith
• D) Checking the patient's arm band twice

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