The Most Serious Complication of an Infant Heelstick Is Necrotizing

Multiple Choice

The most serious complication of an infant heelstick is necrotizing osteochondritis resulting from lancet penetration of the bone.What approach should the nurse take when performing the test to prevent this complication?

A) Lancet should penetrate at the outer aspect of the heel.
B) Lancet should penetrate the walking surface of the heel.
C) Lancet should penetrate the ball of the foot.
D) Lancet should penetrate the area just below the fifth toe.