nurse is preparing to collect a capillary blood glucose specimen from a neonate.Which site is most appropriate for the nurse to use?
A)A (label on medial aspect of plantar surface of heel)
B)B (label on midposterior curvature directly over calcaneus)
C)C (label on ball of the foot)
D)D (label over arch of foot)

Question

nurse is preparing to collect a capillary blood glucose specimen from a neonate.Which site is most appropriate for the nurse to use? 
A)A (label on medial aspect of plantar surface of heel) 
B)B (label on midposterior curvature directly over calcaneus) 
C)C (label on ball of the foot) 
D)D (label over arch of foot)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most appropriate site for capillary blood glucose collection in neonates is the medial aspect of the plantar surface of the heel. This site is less painful and less likely to cause injury compared to other sites.

Nurse Is Preparing to Collect a Capillary Blood Glucose Specimen