Newborn is experiencing hypoglycemia

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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. Wipe away the first drop of blood. Squeeze the tissue around the puncture site to get the blood drop. Apply a pressure dressing to the puncture site when done. Insert the lancet to a puncture depth of 2 mm. Select a site on the dorsal aspect of the foot near the middle.

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