Erroneous PCO₂ Measurements Can Be Caused by Which of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

Erroneous PCO₂ measurements can be caused by which of the following?
1) A worn electrode
2) A cracked electrode
3) Wearing out of the silver anode
4) Increased temperature of the patient
5) Dehydration of bicarbonate solution

• A) 1 and 5
• B) 2 and 3
• C) 3 and 4
• D) 1,2,and 5

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