The nurse is using a syringe that requires the needle to be screwed into the hub,reducing the risk of the needle or tubing separating from the syringe.Which type of syringe is the nurse using?

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The nurse is using a Luer-Lok syringe, which has a screw thread mechanism that securely attaches the needle to the hub of the syringe, reducing the risk of separation. A smooth graduated-tip syringe does not have this feature, an irrigation syringe is used for a different purpose, and a safety needle syringe may have additional safety features but may not necessarily have a Luer-Lok mechanism.

The Nurse Is Using a Syringe That Requires the Needle