Which of the following is TRUE regarding drawing blood from your patient?
a. Blood tubes may be used in any order, as long as all are filled.
b. A green top on a blood tube indicates that it has fluoride in it as an anticoagulant.
c. Never place blood tubes into the vacutainer and Luer needle until you are ready to draw blood.
d. Veins on the back of the hand are your first choice when drawing a venous blood sample.
c
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