When teaching about the procedure for capillary puncture, the nurse instructs a patient to:
a. hold the finger upright.
b. use the central tip of the finger.
c. allow the antiseptic to dry completely.
d. vigorously squeeze the end of the finger.
C
Clean the site with an antiseptic swab, and allow it to dry completely. Alcohol left on the skin can cause hemolysis of the sample. Hold the finger to be punctured in a dependent position while gently massaging the finger toward the puncture site to increase blood flow to the area before puncture. Select the lateral side of the finger; be sure to avoid the central top of the finger, which has a more dense nerve supply.
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