How Long After Beginning Mechanical Ventilation on a Patient Should

question 29

Multiple Choice

How long after beginning mechanical ventilation on a patient should an arterial blood gas sample be drawn?

• A) 5 minutes
• B) 10 minutes
• C) 15 minutes
• D) 20 minutes

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