You Determine That a Blood Gas Sample That Requires Analysis $\circ$

question 30

Multiple Choice

You determine that a blood gas sample that requires analysis has been sitting in an ice slush for 90 minutes. What should you do?

• A)Go ahead and analyze the sample (because it was on ice).
• B)Warm the sample to room temperature before analysis.
• C)Readjust the blood gas analyzer temperature to 0 \(\circ\) C.
• D)Discard the sample and notify the appropriate clinician.

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Definitions:

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