If the Collection Tube Fails to Fill with Blood During

question 10

Multiple Choice

If the collection tube fails to fill with blood during the venipuncture procedure,the most likely cause is which of the following?

• A) Damage to the tube
• B) Damage to the needle
• C) Failure to secure the tourniquet correctly
• D) Failure to place the tip of the needle correctly within the vein

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