All treatments and services for patients require two forms of patient identification prior to providing those services. Which is the best method to use to identify the patient who is unable to communicate? Select all that apply
a. Patient ID band
b. Roommate
c. Family member
d. Admission photograph
e. Asking another nurse who has cared for the patient previously
A, C, D
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Correct Nurses should rely on the patient ID, family member identification, and admission photograph as types of patient identifications when patients are unable to communicate.
Nurses should rely on the patient ID, family member identification, and admission photograph as types of patient identifications when patients are unable to communicate.
Nurses should rely on the patient ID, family member identification, and admission photograph as types of patient identifications when patients are unable to communicate.
Incorrect This is not a reliable form for patient identification.
This is not a reliable form for patient identification.
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