Chapter 8 Lesson Plan - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Step 10: Ask patient to remake a fist, anchor vein, and insert needle. Anchoring (Fig. 8-12) Needle insertion (Fig. 8-13) Step 11: Establish blood flow, release tourniquet, and ask patient to open fist. Step 12: Fill, remove, and mix tubes in order of draw or fill syringe. Guard against reflux. A downward arm position helps maintain blood flow ................
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