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You are asked to collect a capillary blood specimen on a 3-year-old child. He is crying and kicking. How should you handle this situation?

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You should try to calm him down by offering stickers , toys, or snacks. You cannot proceed while this behavior is occurring, it could damage you or the child.

To handle the situation while taking capillary blood from 3 year old one should:-

  • Hold child close to provide comfort and support.
  • The smallest gauge,25, is used primarily with pediatric patients.
  • The short needle allow the phlebotomist to insert it at a shallow angle that can increase the ease of use.
  • Usually, there is a safety device that slides over the needle to lock it after it has been used to minimize the risk of needle stick.

What is phlebotomist?

  • This is a specialist in phlebotomy.
  • Phlebotomist is a nurse or other health worker trained in drawing venous blood for testing or donation.

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