Multiple Choice
A skin puncture of an individual's finger is ordered for hematocrit analysis and is to be collected into a capillary tube.It is cold in the phlebotomy area,and the phlebotomist notices that the individual appears cold and pale.What should the phlebotomist do to stimulate blood circulation to the finger so an acceptable fingerstick specimen will be obtained?
A) Slap the individual's hand to warm it up.
B) Tie a tourniquet around the individual's finger.
C) Warm the finger for 3 minutes using a warming device.
D) Massage the finger and hand.
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