During a routine venipuncture, when should the phlebotomist request that the patient "release the fist"?
A) When the procedure is finished, after the tourniquet has been removed
B) When the last tube has been filled, before the tourniquet is removed
C) When blood enters the first tube being drawn
D) When the procedure is finished and the bleeding has stopped

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When blood enters the first tube or barrel, the patient should be asked to unclench the fist.

During a Routine Venipuncture, When Should the Phlebotomist Request That