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Vena puncture can be performed by using:

A. a Vacutainer technique

B. a butterfly

C. a syringe

D. all of the above

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Final answer:

A venipuncture can be performed using the Vacutainer technique, a butterfly needle system, or a syringe. Since these methods are all viable options, the correct answer is D. all of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

Venipuncture, the process of obtaining intravenous access for the purpose of intravenous therapy or for blood sampling of venous blood, can be performed using a variety of techniques. The methods mentioned in the question are:

  • Vacutainer technique: a popular method using a special plastic holder and a series of vacuum tubes to collect the blood sample.
  • Butterfly: a needle system with plastic wings used to obtain blood samples or administer medications into the vein.
  • Syringe: a traditional method where blood is drawn into a syringe by manually pulling back the plunger.

All these methods can be used for venipuncture, hence the correct answer is D. all of the above.

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