What Should the Nurse Do After Obtaining a Sample for an Arterial

question 38

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do after obtaining a sample for an arterial blood gas (ABG) ?

• A) Maintain pressure over the site for 3 to 5 minutes.
• B) Check the artery proximal to or above the puncture site.
• C) Place the syringe into a plastic bag,and send it to the laboratory.
• D) Apply a cool compress to hematoma formation at the puncture site.

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