When Performing a Venipuncture,the Nurse Should

When performing a venipuncture,the nurse should:

A) Inject with the needle at a 45-degree angle
B) Select a vein that is rigid and cord-like, and that rolls when palpated
C) Perform the needle insertion immediately after cleansing the skin with alcohol
D) Place the thumb of the nondominant hand about 1 inch below the site and pull the skin taut