Multiple Choice
If blood gases analysis cannot be analyzed within 30 minutes, why should the health care worker use an airtight container with icy water to transport the arterial specimen?
A) It decreases the loss of gases from the specimen.
B) It promotes coagulation.
C) It aids in the instrumentation phase of the testing process.
D) It increases the oxygen content in the specimen.
Correct Answer:
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