For a patient on anticoagulant therapy, pressure should be held on a venipuncture site longer than normal to avoid which of the following complications?

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Compartment syndrome can occur due to bleeding into the muscle compartment, increasing pressure and potentially causing severe complications. Anticoagulant therapy increases the risk of bleeding, hence the need for prolonged pressure application after venipuncture to minimize this risk.

For a Patient on Anticoagulant Therapy, Pressure Should Be Held