How Long Should You Wait Before Drawing an ABG on a Chronic

question 6

Multiple Choice

How long should you wait before drawing an ABG on a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient whose FiO₂ has just been changed?

• A) 5 to 10 min
• B) 10 to 15 min
• C) 15 to 20 min
• D) 20 to 30 min

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