Improper Cleansing of the Venipuncture Site Is the Most Frequently

question 83

Multiple Choice

Improper cleansing of the venipuncture site is the most frequently encountered variable associated with:

• A) contaminated blood cultures.
• B) hemolyzed samples.
• C) clotted samples.
• D) clotted microhematocrit tubes.

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