During collection of a venous blood sample, a nurse finds it difficult to locate a patient's vein while wearing gloves.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Identify landmarks where the vein is palpable and attempt venipuncture with gloves on.
B) Obtain assistance from another nurse to perform venipuncture.
C) Remove one glove from the dominant hand to palpate the vein.
D) Tear off one or two fingertips from the glove to make the fingertips accessible for palpation.
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