You are caring for a newly admitted patient to your acute care facility. The physician has ordered a number of specimens to be collected as part of the admissions procedure. Which of the following best describes why specimens are ordered?
A. Specimens are sent to the laboratory as standard of care for every patient.
B. Laboratory tests on specimens are used to guide the nursing assistant's care plan.
C. Laboratory tests on specimens are used to diagnose illness and decide on treatment.
D. Additional laboratory charges for specimen tests are paid for by insurance.
Answer: C
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