Question

Why should you explain the procedure to obtain a blood specimen for testing, in brief and clearly? a) To make the patient feel anxious. b) To maintain confidentiality. c) To ensure informed consent. d) To save time during the procedure.

Answer 1

c. To ensure informed consent

Step-by-step explanation:

You want to make sure the patient knows what is going on. You shouldn't do something that they don't want/don't realize is going on.