Prior to bandaging the puncture site,the blood collector should:

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Before bandaging the puncture site, the blood collector should examine the site for bleeding to ensure that the bleeding has stopped and there is no excess blood coming out. This is important to prevent hematoma formation or further bleeding after the bandage has been applied. Thanking the patient or instructing a fasting patient to eat are not necessary steps for this process, and applying pressure for at least 5 minutes is typically done prior to examining the site for bleeding.

Prior to Bandaging the Puncture Site,the Blood Collector Should