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You have entered a patient's room and explained that you need to draw blood, and the patient repeatedly refuses. What should you do?

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If a patient refuses to allow you to draw their blood, it is important to respect their right to autonomy, explain the benefits and risks of the procedure, and obtain informed consent. If they still refuse, it is important to document this in the medical record, and seek alternative options such as a non-invasive test or obtaining the information from other sources. It is important to respect the patient's decision and not try to force the procedure on them.

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