If the phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient who has small, fragile veins, such as an elderly patient, an infant, or a small child, or from an adult patient who has small antecubital, wrist, or hand veins, a(n) ____ should be selected for the blood draw.

A. "short draw"
B. arterial set
C. capillary infusion set
D. winged-infusion set


Answer: D

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