If a Patient Refuses to Have Blood Drawn,the Blood Collector

question 51

Multiple Choice

If a patient refuses to have blood drawn,the blood collector should:

• A) send another blood collector to collect the sample.
• B) report the situation to the supervisor.
• C) return the requisition form to the laboratory.
• D) ask someone to hold the patient and collect the sample.

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