Which of the following is the most appropriate next step when a medical assistant attempts a venipuncture on an adult patient and cannot obtain a sample, and a second medical assistant is also unsuccessful?
a. Explain the problem to the patient and try the other arm.
b. Get another medical assistant to attempt a draw.
c. Inform the physician of unsuccessful attempts.
d. Schedule the patient to come back the next day.
c
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