What is the quickest and most common method to obtain neonatal blood for glucose screening 1 hour after birth?
A) Puncture the lateral pad of the heel.
B) Obtain a sample from the umbilical cord.
C) Puncture a fingertip.
D) Obtain a laboratory chemical determination.

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A drop of blood obtained by heel stick is the quickest method of glucose screening.The calcaneus bone should be avoided as osteomyelitis may result from injury to the foot.Most umbilical cords are clamped in the delivery room and are not available for routine testing.A neonate's fingertips are too fragile to use for this purpose.Laboratory chemical determination is the most accurate but the lengthiest method.

What Is the Quickest and Most Common Method to Obtain