you enter a patients room in the icu. the nur...
you enter a patients room in the icu. the nurse informs you that this patient is in a coma. what should you do? multiple choice the patient cannot identify herself, so you cannot collect a specimen from her. collect the specimen and simply ignore the patient. inform the patient of your presence and explain the procedure. call for a guardian to approve the specimen collection procedure.
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# Brief Explanations:
Even though the patient is in a coma, it is ethical and respectful to inform the patient of one's presence and explain the procedure. This is part of patient - centered care principles. Collecting a specimen without any communication is unethical, and while a guardian's approval might be needed in some cases, informing the patient is a first step. Also, inability to self - identify is not a reason to not collect a specimen.
# Answer:
C. Inform the patient of your presence and explain the procedure.