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azncindy619

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When drawing blood samples, which of the following should be performed first?
 a. Clean the site. b. Find the vein.
  c. Apply the tourniquet. d. Identify the patient.

Question 2

Under which of the following conditions would you avoid a site for venipuncture?
 a. edematous arm b. arm with IV
  c. hematoma d. all of the above



mcinincha279

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d



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