You are the clinic nurse caring for a client with a suspected diagnosis of HIV. You are preparing to draw blood for a confirmatory diagnostic test on this client. What is the most important action that the nurse should perform before testing a client for HIV?
a) Advise the client to take off any ornaments and metallic objects.
b) Advise the client to avoid excess fluid intake.
c) Advise the client to abstain from having intercourse.
d) Obtain a written consent from the client.
Answer: D
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