When a patient has "difficult" veins, what strategies, if any, can be used to improve the likelihood of a successful puncture?
A) slight rotation of the patient's arm to a different position
B) palpating the entire antecubital area to trace vein path
C) warming the site
D) all of the above

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All the strategies listed can improve the likelihood of a successful puncture when dealing with difficult veins. Rotating the arm can help by changing the angle or tension on the veins, palpating the antecubital area can help in identifying the best vein to use, and warming the site can cause vasodilation, making the veins more prominent.

When a Patient Has "Difficult" Veins, What Strategies, If Any