One reason for hematoma formation during venipuncture is that the:
A) medial cubital vein is used
B) needle is parallel to the vein
C) needle is partially inserted in the vein
D) needle is too small
Answer: C
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A) "Family members are unable to provide accurate history of event." B) "Son states that the patient fell while getting out of bed; daughter-in-law states that the patient fell while getting dressed." C) "The patient may have fallen while getting out of bed, or while getting dressed." D) "Family members are unable to agree upon history of event, causing suspicion for elder abuse."