a medical assistant is using a butterfly need...
a medical assistant is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patients hand. which of the following actions should the assistant take? hold the needle by its wings. insert the needle into the skin at a 45° angle. release the tourniquet after 2 min. activate the safety device before removing the needle.
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# Brief Explanations:
Butterfly needles have wings for easy handling. Insertion angle should be 10 - 30 degrees, tourniquet is released when blood - flow is established (usually less than 1 minute), and safety device is activated after removal.
# Answer:
A. Hold the needle by its wings.