The nurse has just collected blood by venipuncture in the antecubital fossa. What should the nurse do next?
a. Keep the child's arm extended while applying a Band-Aid to the site.
b. Keep the child's arm extended and apply pressure to the site for a few minutes.
c. Apply a Band-Aid to the site and keep the arm flexed for 10 minutes.
d. Apply a gauze pad or cotton ball to the site and keep the arm flexed for several minutes.
ANS: B
Applying pressure to the site of venipuncture stops the bleeding and aids in coagulation. Pressure should be applied before a bandage or gauze pad is applied.
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