Which of these sites is MOST commonly used when a capillary puncture is needed to obtain a small amount of blood from an adult?
a. heel c. earlobe
b. fingertip d. toe
B
When obtaining a small amount of blood in the adult client, such as for blood glucose testing, the fingertip should be used.
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