Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect Concerning Excessive Bleeding

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning excessive bleeding after a venipuncture procedure?

• A) Normally a patient stops bleeding in 6 to 10 minutes.
• B) Patients who take medications such as blood thinners and arthritis medications may bleed for a longer time.
• C) Patients may have coagulation abnormalities, such as platelet defects, in which petechiae may appear on their skin.
• D) The physician must be notified if bleeding does not stop.

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