Before an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Value Is Obtained, the Patient's

question 27

Multiple Choice

Before an arterial blood gas (ABG) value is obtained, the patient's clotting parameters should be evaluated because:

• A)they may affect the patient's PaO₂.
• B)if reduced, they may hinder filling of the syringe with blood during the draw.
• C)bleeding time may be prolonged if they are abnormal.
• D)they may affect the accuracy of the sample pH.

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