Asked by
Aliaa Alrefai
on Oct 24, 2024
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An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when preparing for a venipuncture is to:
A) tie the tourniquet in a knot.
B) tie the tourniquet,so it can be easily removed.
C) place the tourniquet 6 to 8 inches above the selected site.
D) make the tourniquet tight enough to occlude the distal pulse.
Venipuncture
The process of puncturing a vein, typically with a needle, to withdraw blood or administer fluids intravenously.
Tourniquet
A device used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity to control bleeding or restrict blood flow.
- Utilize proper techniques for specific specimen collection tasks.
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JM
Learning Objectives
- Utilize proper techniques for specific specimen collection tasks.