Which of the following techniques is appropriate when cannulating a vein?
A. Avoid traction to the vein and insert the needle with the bevel side down at a 90° angle.
B. Avoid traction to the vein and insert the needle with the bevel side up at a 45° angle.
C. Apply traction to the vein and insert the needle with the bevel side down at a 45° angle.
D. Apply traction to the vein and insert the needle with the bevel side up at a 45° angle.
Ans: D. Apply traction to the vein and insert the needle with the bevel side up at a 45° angle.
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