Why Does the Nurse Instruct an 11-Year-Old Diabetic Child to Use

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why does the nurse instruct an 11-year-old diabetic child to use the side of the finger for blood testing?

• A) It has fewer capillaries.
• B) It is easier to puncture.
• C) It is less likely to become infected.
• D) It has fewer nerve endings.

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