If your patient has very cold hands, what is a good method to improve blood flow for a dermal puncture?
A. Immediately cut across the fingerprint.
B. Hold the patient's hand above his/her heart.
C. Squeeze the patient's finger.
D. Warm the patient's finger with a warm cloth or tissue warmer.
Answer: D
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