Which of these methods should be used to verify the identification of an infant in the nursery prior to collecting a blood specimen?

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	Check the name on the crib card and compare it against the blood test order.
	Read the name on the identification band attached to the baby and compare it against the name on the blood test order.
	Read the name and hospital/medical record number on the identification band attached to the baby and compare both identifiers against the blood test order.
	Ask the nurse which baby had an order for a blood test.