A group of nursing students have begun learning about the rationale and technique for administering injections. The students should identify which of the following parts of a syringe? Select all that apply
A) Orifice
B) Piston
C) Barrel
D) Tip
E) Plunger
C, D, E
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All syringes contain a barrel (part of the syringe that holds the medication), a plunger (part of the syringe within the barrel that moves back and forth to withdraw and instill the medication), and a tip or hub (part of the syringe to which the needle is attached).
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