Why Must the Electrode of a Transcutaneous Monitor Be Moved

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why must the electrode of a transcutaneous monitor be moved frequently to different locations on the patient's skin?

• A) It fails to measure PO₂ and PCO₂ anymore.
• B) It will drift over time.
• C) It causes a pigment change on the skin.
• D) It may cause burns.

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Definitions:

Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product exceeds the available supply, often leading to higher prices.

Equilibrium

The state in which market supply and demand balance each other, and as a result, prices become stable.

Shortage

A situation in which the demand for a product or service exceeds the available supply, often leading to higher prices or unmet demand in the market.

Surplus

A situation where the quantity supplied of a good exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price, often leading to a decrease in prices.