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rmenurse

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The nurse correctly labels the tube containing a blood-draw specimen
 
  1. Before entering the patient's room.
  2. In the patient's room but before obtaining the specimen.
  3. Immediately after obtaining the specimen.
  4. After leaving the patient's room.

Question 2

If the nurse fails to obtain blood on the first attempt at venipuncture, she should avoid
 
  1. Palpating the vein proximal to the needle and redirecting the needle.
  2. Pulling back on or rotating the needle.
  3. Removing and then reapplying the tourniquet.
  4. Removing the needle and then reinserting it in the other arm.


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jointhecircus

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4


rmenurse

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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