What is the recommended number of times for one phlebotomist to attempt to draw a patient?
a. One
b. Two
c. Four
d. As many times as necessary to collect the blood
ANS: B
A phlebotomist should ideally make only two attempts to obtain blood from a patient. If both of these venipuncture attempts are unsuccessful, then another phlebotomist should be asked to continue. If two people have each failed twice, then the physician should be notified.
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