A nurse is preparing to perform a skin examination with the use of a Wood light. Which action should the nurse perform to prepare for this diagnostic test?

A. Darken the room
B. Obtain informed consent from the client
C. Obtain a scalpel and a slide for diagnostic evaluation
D. Obtain medication to anesthetize the skin area before proceeding with the examination


Ans: A. Darken the room

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