A Nursing Instructor Is Demonstrating How to Perform a Heel

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor is demonstrating how to perform a heel stick on a newborn. To obtain an accurate capillary hematocrit reading, what does the nursing instructor tell the student do?

• A) Rub the heel vigorously with an isopropyl alcohol swab prior to obtaining blood.
• B) Use a previous puncture site.
• C) Cool the heel prior to obtaining blood.
• D) Use a sterile needle and aspirate.

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