Case Studies: Case Study 10

Question

What should the phlebotomist do now?

Please select the single best answer

Finish the venipuncture and hope the patient doesn’t faint.

Call for help and continue to draw the blood.

Immediately place ammonium salts under the patient’s nose.

Terminate the venipuncture and help the patient put her head between her knees.

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