You Are Performing a Capillary Puncture on a Patient and Are

question 25

Multiple Choice

You are performing a capillary puncture on a patient and are having difficulty collecting an adequate sample. Which of the following is an accepted method to encourage blood flow from the site?

• A) Squeeze the finger.
• B) Wrap the finger in a cool towel.
• C) Make a second puncture mark close to the first.
• D) Gently rub the finger along the sides.

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