If blood is collected through an indwelling catheter, care must be taken to:
A) Prevent the citrate contamination of the line
B) Flush the line with saline and discard the first 5 ml of blood
C) Draw the sample quickly to prevent clotting
D) Flush the line with sterile water

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Flushing the line with saline and discarding the first 5 ml of blood helps to prevent contamination and ensures that the sample collected is accurate.

If Blood Is Collected Through an Indwelling Catheter, Care Must