If the finger to be punctured or cut for a dermal puncture is edematous, what action should you take?
A. Squeeze the patient's finger.
B. Check the other hand to see if it is edematous also.
C. Immediately cut across the fingerprint.
D. Have the patient hold his hand above his heart.
Answer: B
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