When Encountering a Patient Who Is Sleeping, the Phlebotomist Should

question 57

Multiple Choice

When encountering a patient who is sleeping, the phlebotomist should:

• A) return at another time.
• B) try to collect the specimen without waking the patient.
• C) notify the nursing station.
• D) awaken the patient before collecting the specimen.

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