Why Should You Remove the Vacuum Tube from the Needle

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why should you remove the vacuum tube from the needle before withdrawing it from the patient's arm?

• A) To be able to mix the tube as soon as possible
• B) To decrease the pain felt by the patient on withdrawal
• C) To prevent blood from dripping out of the needle after withdrawal
• D) To reduce the chance of reflux

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