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A Newly Diagnosed Patient with Diabetes Is Being Taught the Procedure

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A newly diagnosed patient with diabetes is being taught the procedure for obtaining a blood glucose specimen.What information should the nurse include in patient teaching about the procedure for capillary puncture?


A) Puncture the center of the fingertip.
B) Allow the alcohol to dry completely.
C) Hold the finger upright for the puncture.
D) Squeeze the finger to increase blood flow.

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