Mr. Pierce arrived for his scheduled blood test at 10:00 this morning. When you asked if he followed instructions and fasted since midnight, he proudly states that he hasn't had anything "except my morning coffee." What should you do?
A. Draw the blood specimen and note on the paperwork that he had coffee this morning.
B. Tell Mr. Pierce that coffee is not allowed and reschedule the appointment.
C. Inform the physician to determine whether the blood can still be collected.
D. Tell Mr. Pierce that he will need to wait 3 hours in the office before the blood is drawn.
E. Draw the blood specimen; no special documentation is necessary.
C. Inform the physician to determine whether the blood can still be collected.
Inform the physician so she can determine whether the blood can still be drawn. Coffee may not be a problem, depending on the test to be performed.
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