A nurse is preparing to obtain a capillary blood specimen from a 2-month-old.Which site should the nurse plan to use to draw the blood?

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The lateral heel is the recommended site for capillary blood specimen collection in infants less than 1 year old. This is because there is less tissue, smaller nerves, and fewer bones in that area, making it less painful for the infant. The other options (dorsal surface of foot, earlobe, and fingertip) may be used in older children or adults but are not appropriate for infants.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Obtain a Capillary Blood Specimen