The procedure used to puncture a vein with a needle to remove blood,instill a medication,or start an intravenous infusion is

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The procedure of puncturing a vein with a needle to remove blood, instill medication, or start an intravenous infusion is known as venipuncture. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Vasoconstriction is a process of narrowing the blood vessels, whereas extravasation is the leakage of medication or fluid from a vein into surrounding tissue. Venogram is a diagnostic test in which an X-ray of the veins is taken after injecting a contrast dye.

The Procedure Used to Puncture a Vein with a Needle