Which statement describes how to avoid a false-negative aspiration?
A) Withdraw the syringe slightly and reaspirate to release the bevel from a vessel wall
B) Rotate the syringe a quarter turn then reaspirate to release the bevel from a vessel wall
C) Apply greater force on the thumb ring to permit blood to enter cartridge
D) Avoid injections in highly vascular areas

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Rotating the syringe a quarter turn and then reaspirating can help ensure that the needle bevel is not against a vessel wall, which might block blood from entering the syringe and lead to a false-negative aspiration.

Which Statement Describes How to Avoid a False-Negative Aspiration