Multiple Choice
What should the nurse do after obtaining a sample for an arterial blood gas (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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