When Performing an Arterial Puncture,the Finger of the Nondominant Hand

question 1

Multiple Choice

When performing an arterial puncture,the finger of the nondominant hand is:

• A) used to anchor the artery.
• B) placed where the needle enters the skin.
• C) placed where the needle enters the artery.
• D) used to measure the patient's heart rate.

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