Prior to giving an injection of anything (vaccine, medication, etc.) why is it important to eject a few drops of the content out of the syringe? A) To prevent forming an embolus B) To mitigate the risks of perfusion injuries C) To mitigate the risks of causing varicose veins D) To prevent forming an aneurysm

Prior to giving an injection of anything (vaccine, medication, etc.) why is it important to eject a few drops of the content out of the syringe? A) To prevent forming an embolus B) To mitigate the risks of perfusion injuries C) To mitigate the risks of causing varicose veins D) To prevent forming an aneurysm

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E

6th Edition

ISBN:9781133893943

Author:ESTRIDGE

Publisher:ESTRIDGE

Chapter1: The Clinical Laboratory

Section1.11: Capillary Puncture

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