An individual has several laboratory tests ordered and is having blood collected.After applying the tourniquet,the phlebotomist has to answer the phone and write down a message,leaving the tourniquet in place for approximately 3 minutes.How will this affect this individual's serum composition of total protein and potassium?
A) Both will be increased.
B) Total protein will be increased and potassium will be decreased.
C) Total protein will be decreased and potassium will be increased.
D) Both will be decreased.
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