Question

In which of the following laboratory situations is giving only a verbal report permissible?

a. When the patient is going directly to the physician's office and would like to have the report available
b. When the report cannot be found at the nurse's station
c. When emergency test results are needed by a physician
d. None of the above

Answer 1

In the given laboratory situations, giving only a verbal report is permissible when emergency test results are needed by a physician.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given laboratory situations, giving only a verbal report is permissible when emergency test results are needed by a physician. In urgent situations where immediate action is required, a verbal report can be provided to the physician over the phone or through other communication channels to ensure prompt decision-making and patient care.