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What Should the Nurse Do After Obtaining a Sample for ABG

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What should the nurse do after obtaining a sample for 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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