A nurse is preparing to draw blood from a client. Where should the tourniquet be applied?
a. 2 inches above the venipuncture site
b. 3 to 4 inches above the venipuncture site
c. 5 inches above the venipuncture site
d. 6 to 7 inches above the venipuncture site
B
When preparing to drawn blood, the tourniquet should be applied 3 to 4 inches above the estimated venipuncture site.
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