Which of the Following Is a Valid Reason to Discourage

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid reason to discourage phlebotomists from wearing long or dangling jewelry, including earrings:

• A) patients may confuse these with religious symbols and become uncomfortable.
• B) reflections from these may interfere with patient monitoring equipment.
• C) these kinds of jewelry may contribute significantly to fatigue in the phlebotomist.
• D) such jewelry can be grabbed by a patient or become tangled in printers.

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