Prolonged application of a tourniquet (for greater than 1 minute) during routine blood collection procedures results in which of the following events:
A) no effect on patient results will occur except for tests for lactic acid.
B) causes hemoconcentration because cells and large molecules are forced into the bloodstream.
C) no significant effects on patient results will occur.
D) causes hemoconcentration as the plasma portion of the blood is forced into the tissues.
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