A clinic nurse is performing venipuncture on multiple clients. Which complications of venipuncture (for venous sampling) should the nurse anticipate?

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A: Syncope (fainting) can occur as a result of anxiety or stress related to the venipuncture procedure.
B: Continued bleeding can occur if the needle punctures an artery or if the patient has a bleeding disorder.
C: Thrombosis (clotting of blood) can occur if the needle damages the wall of the vein or if the patient has a clotting disorder.
D: Septic shock is a rare complication of venipuncture and is caused by infection. It can occur if the needle is contaminated or if the procedure is not performed in a sterile manner. However, this is not a common complication of routine venipuncture.

A Clinic Nurse Is Performing Venipuncture on Multiple Clients