Which is the proper techniques a venipuncture?
a. the needle bevel is face up, and the needle is inserted at a 15-degree angle.
b. the needle bevel is face down and the needle is inserted at a 15- to a 30-degree angle
c. the needle bevel can be oriented directed, but the needle must be inserted at a low angle
d. the needle bevel is face up, and the needle is inserted at a 20- to 30 degree angle.
a. the needle bevel is face up, and the needle is inserted at a 15-degree angle.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).