You Are About to Draw Blood from a Patient

question 16

Multiple Choice

You are about to draw blood from a patient.You touch the needle to the skin,but change your mind and pull the needle away.What do you do next?

• A) Clean the site and try again using the same needle
• B) Immediately try again using the same needle
• C) Obtain a new needle before starting over with the procedure
• D) Wipe the needle across the alcohol pad and try again

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