What May Occur If the Needle Is Removed from the Arm

question 24

Multiple Choice

What may occur if the needle is removed from the arm before removing the tourniquet?

• A) The patient may experience pain.
• B) The blood specimen may become hemolyzed.
• C) Bleeding may occur around the puncture site.
• D) The evacuated tube may not fill completely.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Disjunctive

Relating to a logical disjunction, characterized by the use of "or" in presenting alternatives or options where at least one must be true.

Disjunctive

Pertaining to a logical relation involving a choice between two clauses where at least one must be true.

Either Or

A logical proposition or choice implying that one out of two possible options must be selected or is true, excluding simultaneous truth or selection of both.

Disjunctive Conclusion

A logical inference which results from a disjunction in which at least one of the stated alternatives must be true.