It Is Important for the Phlebotomist to Visually Inspect the Needle

It is important for the phlebotomist to visually inspect the needle tip before inserting it in a patient's vein to:

A) check for the presence of bacteria
B) ensure that the bevel is down during insertion
C) make certain that the needle is not outdated
D) see if the needle point has imperfections that might damage the patient's vein