Which statement by a nurse will ensure that a specimen is obtained from the correct patient?
A)"Are you [state patient's full name]?"
B)"I am comparing the name on your armband to this lab requisition form."
C)"Please state your full name and birth date."
D)"What test did your health-care provider order for you?"

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Asking the patient to state their full name and birth date is a standard patient identification process that ensures the specimen is obtained from the correct patient by verifying their identity against medical records or lab requisition forms.

Which Statement by a Nurse Will Ensure That a Specimen