The nurse instructs the 11-year-old diabetic child to use the side of the finger for blood testing because the side of the finger:
A) has fewer capillaries.
B) is easier to puncture.
C) is less likely to become infected.
D) has fewer nerve endings.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sides of the finger have fewer nerve endings and more capillaries but are not easier to puncture than the fingertip.The risk for infection is remote for either site.

The Nurse Instructs the 11-Year-Old Diabetic Child to Use the Side