There is an order to obtain a blood sample from a neonate. It is determined that you should obtain the sample from a capillary instead of the artery. Which of the following is true regarding a capillary blood gas sample?

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To obtain the sample, you need to milk the puncture site
The sample must be drawn from the first drop of surface blood
The pH and PCO2 correlate well with arterial blood
The puncture normally is performed on the ball of the foot

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There is an order to obtain a blood sample from a neonate. It is determined that you should obtain the sample from a capillary instead of the artery. Which of the following is true regarding a capillary blood gas sample?

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