What is one example of when it is more appropriate to perform a capillary puncture rather than a venipuncture?
What will be an ideal response?
The following are circumstances under which it is more appropriate to perform a capillary puncture rather than a venipuncture:
- When only a small amount of blood is required to perform a test
- When collecting specimens on children and infants
- When a substantial vein cannot be located
- When a patient is not cooperative or is overly apprehensive about having a venipuncture
- When the client has severe burns or scar tissue over venipuncture sites
- When the patient has very fragile or superficial veins.
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