Failure to obtain blood because the needle was not inserted deeply enough can be remedied by ________

a. advancing the needle slightly forward
b. withdrawing the needle and trying again with a thinner gauge needle
c. withdrawing the needle and trying again with a thicker gauge needle
d. withdrawing the needle and reinserting it

a

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