A nurse is obtaining a blood specimen by venipuncture. Which action would best help prevent errors associated with improper handling or processing of the specimen?
Apply the tourniquet properly to ensure adequate blood flow.
Confirm the laboratory requisition form before beginning the procedure.
Follow aseptic technique to avoid contamination of the sample.
Label the blood specimen at the bedside after collection.
Proper labeling of the specimen at the client's bedside after collection is a critical safety step to prevent laboratory errors. This ensures that the specimen is accurately matched to the client and reduces the risk of misidentification or mix-ups that could compromise diagnostic accuracy. Other actions, such as ensuring aseptic technique, properly applying the tourniquet, or confirming the requisition form, are essential procedural steps but do not directly address error prevention in handling or processing the specimen.
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