A Nurse Is Preparing to Obtain a Blood Specimen from a Neonate

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood specimen from a neonate, who is 3 days old and being treated with phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia.Which action should be taken by the nurse to ensure that the specimen provides an accurate result?

A) Keep the neonate NPO for at least 8 hours.
B) Premedicate the neonate to minimize the stress response of the needlestick.
C) Stimulate the infant prior to obtaining the specimen.
D) Turn off the phototherapy light while drawing the specimen.