The medical assistant performing a venipuncture for a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test must ________.

A. wash hands thoroughly
B. maintain temperature at a certain level
C. tell the patient to fast for 8 hours prior
D. take the blood sample while the patient is lying down


Answer: B

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Which of the following are prerequisites to successful home-based mechanical ventilation?

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