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Phlebotomy Technician

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Pheona-the-phenomenal-Phlebotomy Tech has just completed a draw on a patient who is receiving anticoagulant therapy. Are there special considerations when collecting a specimen from a patient on anticoagulant therapy? If so, what?
  1. No, there are not special considerations necessary when drawing a specimen from a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy.
  2. Yes, patients receiving anticoagulant therapy require special consideration related to stopping the flow of blood.
  3. Yes, patients receiving anticoagulant therapy require special consideration related to fragile veins.
  4. Yes, patients receiving anticoagulant therapy require special consideration related to avoiding formation of blood clots.
Explanation
Answer: B - Pheona is aware she needs to make sure the patient has stopped bleeding before leaving the room. Patients receiving anticoagulant therapy are receiving medication to reduce their own clotting ability. Because of this, they may not stop bleeding as easily as people who are not receiving this type of medication. It is the phlebotomist responsibility to make sure the flow of blood has stopped, before leaving the patient.
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