While Having a Blood Sample Collected, the Patient Complains of Pain

question 18

Multiple Choice

While having a blood sample collected, the patient complains of pain and tingling in the fingers. What is the likely cause?

• A) The tourniquet is too tight or has been on too long.
• B) The tourniquet is too loose.
• C) The tourniquet was removed too soon.
• D) The tourniquet was placed too far from the collection site.

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