Which of the following statements most accurately describes capillary puncture blood?
a.) a mix of venous, arterial and capillary blood
b.) mostly tissue fluid mixed with arterial blood
c.) mostly venous blood mixed with tissue fluid
d.) nearly identical to a venous blood specimen
Answer: a.) a mix of venous, arterial and capillary blood
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