The nurse correctly understands that a skin puncture should be used for diagnostic tests in which of the following circumstances? Select all that apply.

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Skin puncture is often used for clients younger than 2 years because their veins may be difficult to access and it's less invasive. It's also used when veins are inaccessible for other reasons or when a simpler, less invasive method of obtaining a blood sample is desirable. Skin puncture is not suitable when a large volume of blood is needed for testing, and calloused fingers would actually make skin puncture more difficult, not less.

The Nurse Correctly Understands That a Skin Puncture Should Be