What is the best site for capillary puncture in an infant?
a. Lateral aspect of the heel's plantar surface
b. Anterior curvature of the heel
c. Medial aspect of the heel's plantar surface
d. Posterior curvature of the heel
ANS: A
The most common site for sampling is the heel, specifically the lateral aspect of the plantar sur-face.
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