MC Jane has been ordered to have blood work drawn for serum electrolytes. She is on bed rest and has an IV in the basilic vein of the right forearm. The most appropriate site for blood withdrawal is
A. Left upper arm (brachial vein).
B. Right forearm (radial vein).
C. Foot (greater saphenous vein).
D. Left forearm (median cubital vein).
D
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