Why Should the Veins of the Hands Be Used as a Venipuncture

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why should the veins of the hands be used as a venipuncture site only as a last resort?

• A) They have a tendency to roll.
• B) They are more difficult to stick.
• C) The procedure is more uncomfortable for the patient.
• D) The hand veins are more susceptible to collapsing.
• E) All of the above

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