In Order to Evaluate a Patient's Acid-Base Balance,the Primary Provider

Multiple Choice

In order to evaluate a patient's acid-base balance,the primary provider has prescribed diagnostic tests to measure pH,PCO₂,and HCO₃ - .The nurse realizes that the patient will:

A) Have a venous blood sample drawn
B) Have an arterial blood sample taken
C) Need to provide a fresh voided urine sample
D) Need to provide a 24-hour urine sample