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