Which of the following techniques are used to perform a heel stick on a newborn?
1. Grasp the infant’s lower leg and foot to impede venous return slightly.
2. Apply pressure to the heel with moderate force.
3. Apply a specially designed chemical heat pad.
4. Perform venipuncture; heel sticks are rarely performed on the neonate.
1. Grasp the infant’s lower leg and foot to impede venous return slightly.
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