A phlebotomist who enters a patient's room to collect a fasting specimen and finds the patient eating breakfast should:

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The phlebotomist should notify the nursing station because the patient is not fasting which could affect the accuracy of the test results. The decision to reschedule the test or draw the specimen immediately can then be made by the healthcare provider. Returning when the patient has finished breakfast is not a viable option as the patient would need to fast again for the required amount of time.

A Phlebotomist Who Enters a Patient's Room to Collect a Fasting