All treatments and services for patients require two forms of patient identification prior to providing those services. Which would require an intervention if used by the nurse to identify a patient? Select all that apply
a. Referring to the patient ID band
b. Asking the roommate
c. Asking another nurse on the unit
d. Asking the patient
e. Asking a family member
B, C
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Correct The patient's roommate and another nurse on the unit are not good sources for patient identification and would require intervention if used.
The patient's ID band is a good source for patient identification.
Incorrect This is a correct method for identifying patients and would not require an intervention.
This is a correct method for identifying patients and would not require an intervention.
This is a correct method for identifying patients and would not require an intervention.
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