The nurse is preparing to draw a blood sample.Which technique should the nurse implement when performing venipuncture?
A) Insert the needle, bevel up, at a 45-degree angle.
B) Select a vein that is rigid, cordlike, and prominent.
C) Insert the needle at once after scrubbing the skin with alcohol.
D) Pull the skin taut by placing the thumb about 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the site.

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Pulling the skin taut helps stabilize the vein and makes the venipuncture easier and more accurate.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Draw a Blood Sample