Question

The nurse has been able to draw the daily blood specimen from a client’s hickman catheter only after requesting that the client raise the arms and cough. the client asks the nurse why this is necessary. the nurse should tell the client:

Answer 1

The nurse should tell the client because it is part of informed consent when a patient is being treated and the user is inclined to know the reason he needs to be treated and for what purpose unless drunk or having a mental condition.