Prolonged Tourniquet Application May Cause a Change in Blood Composition

question 24

Multiple Choice

Prolonged tourniquet application may cause a change in blood composition primarily because of:

• A) hemoconcentration
• B) hemolysis
• C) hemoglobin
• D) homeostasis

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