A patient has several blood tests ordered. The nurse determines that the best vein to use for the blood draw is superficial and will correctly initiate the stick at a

1. 45-degree angle.
2. 30-degree angle.
3. 15-degree angle.
4. 5-degree angle.


ANS: 3

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