A Phlebotomist Does Not Allow the Alcohol to Dry Before

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Short Answer

A phlebotomist does not allow the alcohol to dry before performing a dermal puncture.
-What is the primary cause of falsely decreased neonatal bilirubins?

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Definitions:

Apathy

A state of indifference, where an individual shows little or no emotion, interest, or concern towards emotional, social, or physical life.

Euphoria

A feeling of intense happiness and excitement, often more than what is considered normal under the circumstances.

Senile Dementia

A decline in cognitive function due to the aging process, often characterized by memory loss and impaired reasoning.

Excludes 1 Notation

A term used in medical coding (e.g., ICD-10) indicating a condition that cannot be coded together with the code it is listed with.