Which Procedures Are Appropriate for the Nurse to Use When

Which procedures are appropriate for the nurse to use when obtaining an adult client's blood for a laboratory test?  Select all that apply.

A) Avoid the arm on the affected side after a mastectomy
B) Do not make further attempts to draw blood if unsuccessful on first 2 attempts
C) If necessary to use an arm with IV infusing, draw proximal to infusion point
D) Insert the needle bevel up at a 15-degree angle to the skin
E) Obtain a finger capillary specimen from the middle of the finger pad

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