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.
-How will an infant with a falsely negative phenylketonuria (PKU) test be affected?

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Anxiety

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Atypical Antipsychotics

A class of medication used to treat psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, that tends to have fewer side effects than traditional antipsychotic drugs.