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sam.t96

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Define palliative care.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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List the three basic methods of venous blood collection.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Palliative care is to provide relief of pain and discomfort in addition to comfort measures for patients who have determined they are not interested in life-prolonging medical interventions.

Answer to Question 2

vacuum tube system, syringe and needle, winged infusion set (butterfly)



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