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Nurse couldnt retrieve blood from veins (both arms). does this indicate poor blood flow (due to lack of excercise maybe)?
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I dought 'it: Have another phlebotomist, or physician draw your blood when necessary!
Answered 1/17/2014
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Dehydration?: You could also just be a little dehydrated.
Answered 8/17/2014
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