Which Noninvasive Study Assesses the Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Arterial

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which noninvasive study assesses the amount of carbon dioxide in the arterial system of a patient on mechanical ventilation?

• A) capnography
• B) pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
• C) spirometry
• D) thoracentesis

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