You are involved in a very unusual multiple casualty incident where a plane crash has left 80 victimsscattered over a mile area. This area involves a housing subdivision with small business locations. Duringthis rescue, you are responsible to comb the area for victims, triage, treat, and transport. You have beenat this task for six hours and have found 22 victims with 20 of those being deceased. What importantaction should you be provided with if needed? a. Stress relief b. Time for documentation c. Cleaningand restocking d. Devices to designate victim locations

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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