When Collecting Blood from an Artery,the Designated Collector Should

question 9

Multiple Choice

When collecting blood from an artery,the designated collector should:

• A) ask the patient to make a tight fist.
• B) tighten the tourniquet to stop arterial flow.
• C) request a nurse to be present.
• D) make sure that the patient is in a steady state.

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