A phlebotomist with a request for a stat glucose does not find the patient in the room. The phlebotomist should:

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The phlebotomist should check with the nursing station to find out where the patient is. This is the best course of action as the nursing station will most likely have the most up-to-date information about the patient's whereabouts. A and D are not necessary as the phlebotomist should first try to locate the patient before considering returning the requisition slip or paging the patient. Checking back after completing rounds (B) is not a good choice as the request for the stat glucose may be time-sensitive and cannot wait until the next round.

A Phlebotomist with a Request for a Stat Glucose Does