When teaching about the procedure for capillary puncture,the nurse instructs a patient to:

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Clean site with antiseptic swab,and allow it to dry completely.Alcohol left on skin can cause hemolysis of sample.Hold finger to be punctured in dependent position while gently massaging finger toward puncture site to increase blood flow to area before puncture.
Select lateral side of finger; be sure to avoid the central top of finger,which has a more dense nerve supply.

When Teaching About the Procedure for Capillary Puncture,the Nurse Instructs