A Tourniquet Is Used During the Phlebotomy Procedure To

question 64

Multiple Choice

A tourniquet is used during the phlebotomy procedure to:

• A)collapse the artery
• B)prevent venous flow out of the site
• C)cause the vein to bulge
• D)B and C
• E)all of the above

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