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nramada

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on: Jun 25, 2018
You open a cleaning pad and clean an infant's heel to do a heelstick and realize that you have just cleaned it with a Betadine solution and not alcohol. What will be the result if a blood sample is collected?

Question 2

A CBC is collected by fingerstick from a patient. The results of the CBC show a lower WBC and platelet count than blood collected the previous day. What caused this change?
 a. The collection site was not warmed before collection.
  b. Betadine was used to clean the site.
  c. The blood was collected too slowly and partially clotted in the collection container.
  d. None of the above


robbielu01

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

Cleaning a heelstick with Betadine solution, or any other iodine-based solution, will cause an increase in the potassium, phosphorous, and uric acid levels.

Answer to Question 2

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