Which of the following is characteristic of lancets?
A. They are used when a large amount of blood is required for a specific procedure.
B. They puncture a vein for the purpose of drawing blood.
C. They require the use of a tourniquet and a syringe with a needle.
D. They are disposable instruments with sharp points used to puncture the skin.
E. They eliminate the need for an engineered safety device.
D. They are disposable instruments with sharp points used to puncture the skin.
Lancets are small, disposable instruments that have sharp points used to puncture the skin. Retractable lancets have been developed to increase safety in using lancets.
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