Following arterial specimen collection, pressure is applied to the puncture site for:
A) 2 minutes by the phlebotomist.
B) 2 minutes by the phlebotomist or patient.
C) 3 to 5 minutes by the phlebotomist.
D) 10 minutes by the phlebotomist or patient.
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