during a blood-draw from the basilic vein, the patient experiences severe shooting pains in his arm. what is the most likely cause?

during a blood-draw from the basilic vein, the patient experiences severe shooting pains in his arm. what is the most likely cause?



A. the tourniquet is too tight
B. the vein has collapsed
C. the median nerve has been punctured or nicked
D. the patient has developed a hematoma


Answer: C. the median nerve has been punctured or nicked


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