When performing a venipuncture on a patient what is the correct way to hold the IV needle?
A) Hold the IV needle at a 45-degree angle or less to the skin with the bevel up
B) Hold the IV needle at a 90-degree angle to the skin with the bevel up
C) Hold the IV needle at a 45-degree angle or greater to the skin with the bevel down
D) Hold the IV needle at a 45-degree angle or less to the skin with the bevel down
Answer: A
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