The nurse preparing a client for a bronchoscopy notes that the client is wearing a gold necklace. What should the nurse do to safeguard the client's necklace?
A. Ask the client whether the necklace is gold
B. Ask the client for permission to lock the necklace in the hospital safe
C. Ask the client to remove the necklace and place it in the top drawer of the bedside table
D. Ask the client to sign a release to free the hospital of responsibility if the necklace is damaged or lost during the procedure
Ans: B. Ask the client for permission to lock the necklace in the hospital safe
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