When obtaining a capillary blood sample for blood glucose, the nurse will select the puncture site to cause the least amount of discomfort, which is:
A) the end of the index finger.
B) the ball of the third finger.
C) at right angles to the fingerprint lines.
D) the ball of the thumb.

Question

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Using the right angle to the fingerprint lines places the puncture on the side of the finger rather than on more sensitive areas.

When Obtaining a Capillary Blood Sample for Blood Glucose, the Nurse