To identify the patient correctly prior to blood collection, you should ____.
A) call the patient by name
B) ask the patient what labs she will be having done
C) ask the patient to verify her name
D) ask the patient to state her home address
E) verify the patient's name with the doctor

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Asking the patient to verify her name ensures that the patient is actively confirming their identity, reducing the risk of misidentification.

To Identify the Patient Correctly Prior to Blood Collection, You