What is the preferred collection site on a patient being treated for blood clots who has an intravenous line in each forearm?
a. Antecubital fossa above the intravenous access site
b. Feet
c. Hands
d. Femoral artery
ANS: C
If no arm is available, blood should be drawn below the intravenous access site, with the tourniquet laced below the catheter site. It is also preferable to have the nurse stop the infusion for 2 minutes before the specimen is drawn.
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