To prevent hemolysis after drawing blood, the nurse correctly:
A) Massages the puncture site to produce sufficient blood flow.
B) Pulls back quickly on the plunger of the syringe when drawing blood.
C) Selects a 23-gauge needle or larger.
D) Selects a 24-gauge needle or smaller.
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