Blood Should Not Be Obtained from an Arm That Has

question 31

Multiple Choice

Blood should not be obtained from an arm that has:

• A) ​a patient that has had a mastectomy with lymph node dissection on that side
• B) ​never had an intravenous line inserted
• C) obvious veins protruding
• D) ​all of the above

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Definitions:

Abnormal Respiratory Values

Measurements that fall outside the normal range for breathing variables, indicating potential respiratory dysfunction.

Thyroid Cartilage

The largest cartilage in the larynx, commonly known as the Adam's apple, located at the front of the neck.

Respiratory Center

A group of neurons in the brainstem that regulate the rate and depth of breathing.

Depression

Movement of a structure in an inferior direction.