The Depth of a Dermal Puncture Must Be Controlled To

question 53

Multiple Choice

The depth of a dermal puncture must be controlled to:

• A) prevent hemolysis.
• B) ensure adequate blood flow.
• C) prevent contact with bone.
• D) obtain a representative sample.

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