What May Occur If the Needle Is Removed from the Arm

question 24

Multiple Choice

What may occur if the needle is removed from the arm before removing the tourniquet?

• A) The patient may experience pain.
• B) The blood specimen may become hemolyzed.
• C) Bleeding may occur around the puncture site.
• D) The evacuated tube may not fill completely.
• E) All of the above.

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