The nurse is assisting with a venipuncture on an infant. What is the preferred site for this procedure?
A) Thigh
B) Scalp
C) Arm
D) Neck
A
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The preferred site for venipuncture in infants is the femoral (thigh) area. When this site is used, the nurse should stand at the child's head and hold the child on the back with legs spread apart ("frog-leg" position).
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