What is the primary reason it is recommended to orient needle bevels toward bone during infiltration injections?
A) Needles should be angled away from bone during penetration
B) Trauma to periosteum is lessened if bone is inadvertently contacted
C) False aspirations can be prevented
D) Discomfort from needles is reduced

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Orienting the needle bevel toward the bone reduces the risk of trauma to the periosteum if the bone is accidentally contacted during the injection.

What Is the Primary Reason It Is Recommended to Orient