Why does the nurse instruct an 11-year-old diabetic child to use the side of the finger for blood testing?
a. It has fewer capillaries.
b. It is easier to puncture.
c. It is less likely to become infected.
d. It has fewer nerve endings.
ANS: D
The sides of the finger have fewer nerve endings and more capillaries but are not easier to puncture than the fingertip. The risk for infection is remote for either site.
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