The nurse is drawing blood on a client who has fragile skin and is obese.Which of the following actions could the nurse take to find and access veins more easily?
A) Apply the tourniquet more tightly than normal.
B) Apply a warm, wet towel to the arm.
C) Keep the client lying supine or sitting in the high Fowler position.
D) Allow the client to stand during venipuncture if the client is more comfortable that way.
E) Apply the tourniquet over a gown or clothing.
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