The nurse has just collected blood by venipuncture in the antecubital fossa. What should the nurse do next?

The nurse has just collected blood by venipuncture in the antecubital fossa. What should the nurse do next?



a. Keep the child's arm extended while applying a Band-Aid to the site.
b. Keep the child's arm extended and apply pressure to the site for a few minutes.
c. Apply a Band-Aid to the site and keep the arm flexed for 10 minutes.
d. Apply a gauze pad or cotton ball to the site and keep the arm flexed for several minutes.


Answer: B


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