The nurse has removed clothing with gunshot residue from a murder victim
What information should the nurse include when labeling the bag containing this clothing? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Patient's name
2. Attending physician
3. Date
4. Time
5. The name of the person who collected the evidence
1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The bag must be identified with the patient's name.
Rationale 2: It is not necessary to document the attending physician on the evidence bag.
Rationale 3: It is essential to accurately document the date the clothing was placed in the bag.
Rationale 4: The time of collection is essential documentation.
Rationale 5: The nurse should indicate the name of the person who put the evidence in the bag.
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