Drawing Blood Research Paper

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I am really great at drawing blood. I had worked in the medical field for about 10 years and drawing blood became second nature to me, like driving a car is for most. I was always enjoyed it and always loved a challenge. I compare drawing blood on a person to someone driving a car. The condition of the patient and the car are comparable. If the patient is dehydrated or sick it can make it challenging to draw their blood. The same with driving a car, if the car is low on oil, or in bad shape you can face complications such as breaking down or just not having a smooth ride. In most cases the anatomy of the human body is the same as every care should have the same basic functions. Sometimes it is difficult to locate the vein on a patient, but

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