Case Studies: Case Study 12

Question

What could the phlebotomist do at this point to renew blood flow?

Please select the single best answer

Probe the needle in the patient’s arm until blood flow begins again.

Pull back a little on the needle.

Try another light blue top tube.

Both B and C are correct

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