Asked by Sergen Bayraktar on Jun 03, 2024
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How should the nurse identify a patient before obtaining a laboratory specimen?
A) Use at least two patient identifiers.
B) Look at the chart before entering the room.
C) Ask the patient his name.
D) Check the patient's armband twice.
Patient Identifiers
Unique information used to assure health care services are being provided to the correct individual.
Laboratory Specimen
A sample of tissue, blood, urine, or other material from the body used for analysis and diagnosis in a laboratory.
- Ensure accurate patient identification before specimen collection.
Verified Answer
BT
Becky TarangoJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Before obtaining a laboratory specimen,use at least two identifiers such as checking the identification number on the admission armband and asking the patient's name.Patients who are confused or who have a language barrier may smile and not understand the question.The patient could also have the wrong armband on;checking it twice would not change that.
Learning Objectives
- Ensure accurate patient identification before specimen collection.
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