While the phlebotomist is collecting blood using the venipuncture method, the holder falls away from the needle. What may have caused this to happen?

A. An artery was punctured instead of a vein.
B. The needle and holder were not made by the same manufacturer.
C. The patient's blood pressure was very high.
D. There was not enough vacuum in the tube.


Answer: B

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