A Nurse Is Collecting a Capillary Specimen for Blood Glucose

A nurse is collecting a capillary specimen for blood glucose from a patient on an insulin drip to treat postoperative hyperglycemia.The patient reports pain from the multiple, hourly fingersticks required by the intensive insulin protocol.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Decrease the frequency of the fingersticks to every other hour.
B) Alternate sites by using the great toe on either foot instead of the fingers.
C) Use the earlobe or forearm as alternate sites.
D) Ensure that the puncture is not on the finger pad and avoiding bruised areas.

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