How to undertake venepuncture to obtain venous blood samples.

This article outlines the procedure for undertaking venepuncture and obtaining venous blood samples. It emphasises the importance of undertaking a visual assessment of the patient's skin and palpating the veins to identify a suitable site for venepuncture. REFLECTIVE ACTIVITY: 'How to' articles can help update your practice and ensure it remains evidence-based. Apply this article to your practice. Reflect on and write a short account of.
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Source: Nursing Standard - March 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jane Shaw S Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research