Cleansing the venipuncture site with 70% isopropyl alcohol and blowing on the alcohol to dry it is an example of:

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Blowing on the alcohol to dry it can introduce microorganisms from the mouth and can contaminate the venipuncture site, making it a wrong technique. However, using 70% isopropyl alcohol to cleanse the venipuncture site is the right thing to do. Overall, performing the right action in the wrong way can lead to errors and patient harm.

Cleansing the Venipuncture Site with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol and Blowing