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Donating blood for the first time, what to expect?
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Anxiety worst...: When someone goes to a donation center, interview RN checks your ID & asks history questions, checks vitals and does fingerstick blood level. If all OK, then go to donor chair & made comfortable. Site cleaned, one big pinch & donation in progress. When complete, needle removed, dressing applied, get snack & watched 15min, then go home & THANKS!! Easy-peasy!
Answered 7/5/2014
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