When Collecting Any Specimen for Laboratory Analysis, What Should Be

Multiple Choice

When collecting any specimen for laboratory analysis, what should be a nurse's first priority?

A) Communicating with the patient about the laboratory test being performed
B) Identifying the patient with the health-care facility's two specific, unique identifiers, such as full name and date of birth
C) Informing the patient of the purpose of the specimen collection
D) Labeling the specimen with the patient's name, room number, or address