Failure to obtain blood because the needle was not inserted deeply enough can be remedied by ________.

A. advancing the needle slightly forward
B. withdrawing the needle and trying again with a thinner gauge needle
C. withdrawing the needle and trying again with a thicker gauge needle
D. withdrawing the needle and reinserting it


Answer: A

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