Before You Draw a Blood Specimen You Must Always

question 35

Multiple Choice

Before you draw a blood specimen you must always:

• A) check the patient's identification number and name on the wrist band.
• B) ask the patient his or her name.
• C) ask the nurse in charge to identify the patient.
• D) tell the patient what type of blood test you are going to perform.

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