The process for collecting a blood specimen for measuring blood glucose levels begins by asking the patient to hold the selected arm at his or her side for 30 seconds and taking the specimen from the:
a. tip of the finger.
b. cubital fossa.
c. side of the finger.
d. center of the thumb.
C
The specimen should be collected from the side of the selected finger to avoid painful fingertip sticks.
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