The nurse is assisting a client with a diagnostic test. Which role sho

The nurse is assisting a client with a diagnostic test. Which role should the nurse expect to perform in the intratest phase?

1. Assess the data.
2. Collect the specimen.
3. Observe the client.
4. Prepare the client.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Assessing the data occurs in the pretest phase.
Rationale 2: Collecting the specimen comes during the intratest phase.
Rationale 3: Observing the client occurs in the posttest phase as follow-up after the testing.
Rationale 4: Preparing the client occurs in the pretest phase.