This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- Why venipuncture is contraindicated on the side of a mastectomy due to lymphedema risk and potential for inaccurate results.

- That the restriction against drawing on the mastectomy side is lifelong and does not change over time.

- The correct protocol for patients with a bilateral mastectomy, which requires a physician's order for an alternative site.

- How to handle exam scenarios involving other complications, such as an IV on the non-restricted arm.

- The critical importance of documenting the reason for any alternative venipuncture site selection.