Question # 39

Why should the tourniquet not be applied for longer than one minute before venipuncture?

Options:

A.

It increases the chance of arterial puncture

B.

It causes hemoconcentration, leading to inaccurate test results

C.

It reduces the flow of anticoagulants

D.

It increases hemoglobin levels artificially

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