Difficult-To-Locate Veins Can Be Made More Prominent by All of the Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

Difficult-to-locate veins can be made more prominent by all of the following except:

• A) massaging the arm.
• B) applying cold compresses.
• C) applying hot compresses.
• D) having the patient clench the fist.

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