Test: NCLEX-PN

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A 3-day-old infant is diagnosed with hyperbilirubinemia. A bilirubin test is required by capillary heel puncture. The nurse does all of the following except __________.

using an antiseptic wipe to cleanse the foot

wiping away the first drop of blood

turning off the bilirubin treatment lights before collecting the sample

applying heel warmers to increase capillary blood flow

squeezing the infants heel while collecting the sample

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