Question

A student asks the patient for permission to draw a blood specimen. Which of the following answers implies that the student does not really have permission?

-Which arm do you want?
-Yes, but I would rather not.
-As long as you’re good at it.
-All answers are correct.

Answer 1

B implies that the student does not have permission. The patient should clearly say that it is fine to have blood drawn. If the patient says “not really” or “not now” then you do not have permission.

You must wait for the patient to give the green light and therefore B is the correct answer.