If a patient has a bruise in the antecubital area of his right arm (his nondominant arm), what alternate site should be considered?
A) slight rotation of the patient's right arm to a different position
B) the edge of the antecubital area of the right arm
C) the antecubital area of the left arm
D) forget alternate sites and do a fingerstick on the right hand

Question

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The antecubital area of the left arm (the patient's dominant arm) is the best alternate site for procedures like blood draws when the usual site (the antecubital area of the nondominant arm) is not suitable due to a bruise or other issues. This choice avoids the bruised area while still using a commonly accepted site for such procedures.

If a Patient Has a Bruise in the Antecubital Area