Which of the following will be true if an unintentional arterial puncture occurs during a routine phlebotomy procedure?
A) The blood would be bright red and appear to "pulse" into the collection tube.
B) The procedure should be immediately stopped.
C) Extra pressure should be applied to the puncture site to prevent bleeding.
D) All of the above.
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