You are drawing a blood sample from Mrs. Daniels when you notice that she is pale...
You are drawing a blood sample from Mrs. Daniels when you notice that she is pale and sweating. You ask her if she is alright and she says she is lightheaded and feels faint. You have one more tube to draw. What should you do in this situation? Would you finish drawing the blood? What is the protocol for a patient who has fainted?
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Answer: As soon as the patient seems to be weak and lightheaded or she is complaining about these signs the procedure for withdrawal of the blood sample should be immediately stop.
Withdrawing the blood sample from the patient who is fainted should be stopped at instant because it may worsen the condition. The protocol for the patient who has fainted is to stop the withdrawal of blood and gently removing the needle and let the patient to sit properly in a relaxing position.
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