You are in a hurry and quickly set up your patient. You are ready to start the venipuncture procedure when the patient asks, "so how does this go?" It is clear the patient has never had his/her blood drawn before. What should you do?
A) Proceed with the procedure without explanation
B) Briefly explain the procedure and continue quickly
C) Take the time to thoroughly explain the procedure to the patient
D) Ask the patient to consult the written instructions

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