This implanted port can be accessed by a ____ needle, a noncoring needle with a 90-degree angle midshaft to permit easier entry.

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A Huber needle is specifically designed for accessing implanted ports. It has a noncoring tip with a 90-degree angle midshaft to allow easier and safer entry into the port. Jejunostomy and gastrostomy are types of feeding tubes, and suprapubic refers to a type of urinary catheter.

This Implanted Port Can Be Accessed by a ____ Needle