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An Automated Blood Gas Analyzer Performs Two-Point Calibrations That Match

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An automated blood gas analyzer performs two-point calibrations that match expected values.Subsequent quality control runs show unacceptable values for PO2 and PCO2,but pH is acceptable.Which of the following is the most likely problem?


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