False positive blood culture results may occur due to:

A. allowing the cleaning agent to dry on the skin.
B. re-palpating the puncture site after cleansing.
C. circular cleaning of the puncture site.
D. wiping the tube stopper with alcohol prior to collection.


Answer: B

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