Which of the following is characteristic of capillary puncture?
A. The blood is collected using a sterile needle and syringe.
B. It releases a greater amount of blood, compared to venipuncture.
C. It is used on patients with small or fragile veins.
D. The blood is collected into evacuated collection tubes.
E. The patient's non-dominant hand is used for this procedure.
Answer: E
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