Which of the following would you include when performing venipuncture using an evacuation system?
A. Bunch up the patient's skin above and below the insertion site
B. Insert the needle at a 45º angle with the bevel side down
C. Penetrate the vein wall to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch
D. Leave the tourniquet on until after you withdraw the needle from the vein
E. Be careful not to invert collection tubes that have additives in them
C. Penetrate the vein wall to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch
Penetrate the vein to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch
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