Case Studies: Case Study 9

Question

What did Bobby do that could have falsely prolonged the bleeding time?

Please select the single best answer

Pumped the blood pressure cuff to 40 mmHg instead of 20 mmHg.

Did not allow the alcohol to dry before making the incision.

Wiped the incision with alcohol.

Both B and C are correct.

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