When teaching about the procedure for capillary puncture,the nurse instructs a patient to:
A)hold the finger upright.
B)use the central tip of the finger.
C)allow the antiseptic to dry completely.
D)vigorously squeeze the end of the finger.

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Clean the site with an antiseptic swab,and allow it to dry completely.Alcohol left on the skin can cause hemolysis of the sample.Hold the finger to be punctured in a dependent position while gently massaging the finger toward the puncture site to increase blood flow to the area before puncture.Select the lateral side of the finger;be sure to avoid the central top of the finger,which has a more dense nerve supply.

When Teaching About the Procedure for Capillary Puncture,the Nurse Instructs