The first step when performing a capillary puncture is to
bandage the puncture wound
select the site
identify the patient
don gloves
cleanse the site with alcohol
identify the patient
Rationale: Identification of the patient is always the first step of any procedure to ascertain the medical assistant is testing the correct patient.
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