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

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The nurse's first priority should be ensuring accurate identification of the patient to prevent errors in specimen collection and analysis. This includes using the healthcare facility's two specific, unique identifiers to confirm the patient's identity before collecting the specimen.

When Collecting Any Specimen for Laboratory Analysis, What Should Be