Low-dose syringes have specially designed needles that decrease the chance of administering inaccurate doses because of a dead space that allows fluid to remain in the syringe after the ________ is completely pushed forward.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
plunger
Low-dose syringes have specially designed needles that decrease the chance of administering inaccurate doses because of a dead space that allows fluid to remain in the syringe after the plunger is completely pushed forward.
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