Application of the tourniquet on the patient's arm for longer than one minute may cause:
A) an increase in contaminated blood cultures.
B) a clotted sample in the red top tubes collected.
C) an increase in concentration of large molecules.
D) decreased pain and discomfort in the arm.
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Q19: In a laboratory test, variables:
A) can occur
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A) locked up
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