What Should the Nurse Do After Obtaining a Sample for an Arterial

question 9

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do after obtaining a sample for an arterial blood gas (ABG) ?

• A)Maintain pressure over the site for 3 to 5 minutes.
• B)Check the artery proximal to or above the puncture site.
• C)Place the syringe into a plastic bag,and send it to the lab.
• D)Apply a cool compress to hematoma formation at the puncture site.

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