When Obtaining a Capillary Blood Sample for Blood Glucose, the Nurse

question 34

Multiple Choice

When obtaining a capillary blood sample for blood glucose, the nurse will select the puncture site to cause the least amount of discomfort, which is:

• A) the end of the index finger.
• B) the ball of the third finger.
• C) at right angles to the fingerprint lines.
• D) the ball of the thumb.

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