An Error That Would Falsely Elevate a Patient's PO₂ Reading

question 38

Multiple Choice

An error that would falsely elevate a patient's PO₂ reading is:

• A) failing to seal the syringe needle after specimen collection.
• B) failing to expel excess heparin from the syringe.
• C) delayed analysis of a specimen not on ice.
• D) both A and C

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