What is the quickest and most common method to obtain neonatal blood for glucose screening 1 hour after birth?
a. Puncture the lateral pad of the heel.
b. Obtain a sample from the umbilical cord.
c. Puncture a fingertip.
d. Obtain a laboratory chemical determination.
A
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A A drop of blood obtained by heel stick is the quickest method of glucose
screening. The calcaneus bone should be avoided as osteomyelitis may result
from injury to the foot.
B Most umbilical cords are clamped in the delivery room and are not available for
routine testing.
C A neonate's fingertips are too fragile to use for this purpose.
D Laboratory chemical determination is the most accurate but the lengthiest
method.
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