A Nurse Is Preparing to Draw Blood from a Patient

question 164

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing to draw blood from a patient who is deaf.A family member who is present has been using sign language to assist staff with communication.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)Ask the family member if the patient will cooperate with the procedure.
• B)Discuss the procedure and the patient's preferences with the family member before beginning the procedure.
• C)Face the patient while explaining the procedure to the family member and maintaining eye contact while the family member interprets.
• D)Provide written information and use a whiteboard so the patient can communicate without violating the patient's privacy.

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