A nurse is caring for a client who has an implanted venous access port. Which of the following should the nurse use to access the port?

A. Incorrect – A 25-gauge needle is too small and not designed for accessing ports. B. Incorrect – An angiocatheter is used for peripheral IV access, not implanted ports. C. Correct – A noncoring needle (Huber needle) is specifically designed to prevent damage to the port’s septum. D. Incorrect – A butterfly needle is used for short-term venipuncture, not for accessing an implanted port.