A nurse suspects that a newborn is experiencing hypoglycemia based on assessment findings and obtain. Question
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A nurse suspects that a newborn is experiencing hypoglycemia based on assessment findings and obtains a heel stick to check the newborn’s glucose level via a glucometer. Which action(s) is appropriate for the nurse to do when obtaining the specimen? Select all that apply. Select a site on the dorsal aspect of the foot near the middle. Squeeze the tissue around the puncture site to get the blood drop. Insert the lancet to a puncture depth of 2 mm. Apply a pressure dressing to the puncture site when done. Wipe away the first drop of blood.
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A nurse suspects that a newborn is experiencing hypoglycemia based on assessment findings and obtain
