Before Performing a Phlebotomy, the Phlebotomist Will Clean the Area

question 42

Multiple Choice

Before performing a phlebotomy, the phlebotomist will clean the area on a patient's arm with a substance before inserting the needle. This substance is called a(n)

• A) disinfectant.
• B) sterilizer.
• C) antiseptic.
• D) bactericidal.

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