Why Should a Capillary Blood Draw NOT Be Performed on Infants

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why should a capillary blood draw NOT be performed on infants less than 24 hours old?

• A) Because of possible nerve damage
• B) Increased risk of infection
• C) Because fetal hemoglobin prematurely clots the blood
• D) Poor peripheral perfusion

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