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Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is assessing his patients’ veins for an appropriate venipuncture site. Because an IV is infusing in the right arm, Phil is starting his assessment to the left arm. What (if anything) has Phil done wrong?
  1. Phil did not consider venipuncture sites on the right arm, above the IV site.
  2. Phil did not consider venipuncture sites on the right arm, below the IV site.
  3. Phil did not know that only shunts should be avoided when assessing for a venipuncture site.
  4. Phil did not do anything wrong.
Explanation
Answer: D - Phil is correct, by first considering the arm opposite from the IV site. Although there may be times when consideration of alternative venipuncture sites may be necessary, starting with the opposite arm is the first step.
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