The nurse has just collected blood by venipuncture in the antecubital fossa. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
A) Keep arm extended while applying a Band-Aid to the site.
B) Keep 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.
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