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The Nurse Is Collecting a Capillary Blood Specimen

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The nurse is collecting a capillary blood specimen.Which statement demonstrates proper technique for this procedure?


A) Clean the site with alcohol,and puncture the finger quickly,then collect the first drop of blood.
B) If the puncture site is not bleeding,squeeze the finger as firmly as possible without causing pain.
C) Clean the site with alcohol,puncture the finger,wipe the first drop of blood with gauze,and then collect the specimen.
D) Puncture the finger in the center of the pad,which is more vascular.

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