If You Think a Vein Selected for Venipuncture May Collapse

question 7

Multiple Choice

If you think a vein selected for venipuncture may collapse, you should

• A) Use an 18-gauge needle to collect the specimen
• B) Use the butterfly method to perform the venipuncture
• C) Fill the tube only one-half full with blood
• D) Insert the needle slowly into the vein

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