When obtaining laboratory specimens,the nurse needs to be aware that: (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse should recognize that specimen collection may cause anxiety,embarrassment,and/or discomfort,and that she may have to be aware of sociocultural variations that affect the patient's compliance with specimen collection.The use of a patient's room number is not an acceptable identifier,and she should follow standard precautions when collecting specimens of blood or other body fluids.

When Obtaining Laboratory Specimens,the Nurse Needs to Be Aware That