Use ____________________ patient identifiers when administering drugs or blood, taking blood samples, or providing treatments

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


ANS:
a minimum of two

To improve the accuracy of patient identification, use a minimum of two identifiers (excluding the patient's room number).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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