If an accidental arterial puncture occurs during the venipuncture procedure:

A) ?apply direct forceful pressure to the puncture site after removing the needle for a minimum of five minutes until active bleeding has ceased
B) notify the provider
C) document the incident according to facility policy
D) all of the above


D

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