You are asked to collect a blood specimen from an inpatient. The patient is not wearing an ID band. What is the best thing to do?

You are asked to collect a blood specimen from an inpatient. The patient is not wearing an ID band. What is the best thing to do?




A. ask the patients name and collect the specimen if it matches the requisition
B. ask the patients nurse to put an ID band on the patient before you draw the specimen
C. identify the patient by the name card on the door
D. refuse to draw the specimen and cancel the request



Answer: B


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