The purpose of the Allen test is to:

a. check for collateral circulation through the ulnar artery before sampling from the radial artery
b. check for adequate pulse in the brachial artery
c. check for the presence of a pulse in the radial artery
d. verify that you are about to sample from an artery and not a vein


a

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