You Are Caring for a Client Who Is in Respiratory

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client who is in respiratory distress. The physician orders arterial blood gases (ABGs) to determine various factors related to blood oxygenation. What site can ABG's be obtained from?

• A) A puncture at the radial artery
• B) The trachea and bronchi
• C) The pleural surfaces
• D) A catheter in the arm vein