A nurse is preparing to obtain a capillary blood specimen from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
Squeeze the client's finger until a blood drop forms
Prick the side of the client's finger.
Elevate the client's hand above the level of the heart
Cleanse the client's finger with an iodine swab
Using clean gloves
Correct Answer : B,E
A. Squeezing the client's finger can cause hemolysis and affect test accuracy.
B. Pricking the side of the finger is recommended because it is less painful and provides better blood flow.
C. Keeping the hand below heart level promotes better blood flow; elevating it can reduce blood flow.
D. Alcohol is preferred for cleansing; iodine can interfere with test results.
E. Wearing clean gloves is necessary for infection control and safety.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Taking a 1-hour nap each day may disrupt the client's sleep-wake cycle and make it more difficult to sleep at night.
B. Drinking a glass of milk before bedtime can promote sleep because milk contains tryptophan, an amino acid that can help induce sleep.
C. Taking a long walk before bedtime may increase the client's energy level and make it more difficult to sleep.
D. Watching television in bed can disrupt the client's sleep-wake cycle and make it more difficult to sleep.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Creating advance directives to donate organs is not a primary purpose of advance directives.
B. Naming a sibling as a designee in a durable power of attorney for health care is a valid choice for appointing a healthcare proxy.
C. Advance directives do not require approval from an attorney.
D. A family member does not need to witness the client's signature on a living will.
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