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haleyc112

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If arm veins cannot be used for a venipuncture, the preferred alternative veins lie in the:
 
  A) ankles or feet
  B) anterior surface of the hand or wrist
  C) dorsal side of the hand or wrist
  D) earlobe

Question 2

Arteries differ from veins in which of the following ways?
 
  A) thicker vessel walls with a pulsating feel
  B) bluer in color
  C) smaller in diameter
  D) tend to be lipemic


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diana chang

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Happy to help you


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