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
ANS: A, C, D
Nurses should rely on the patient ID, family member identification, and admission photograph as types of patient identifications when patients are unable to communicate. Options B and E are not reliable forms for patient identification.
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