After Obtaining an Arterial Blood Sample, What Should You Do

Multiple Choice

After obtaining an arterial blood sample, what should you do?
I.Apply pressure to the puncture site until bleeding stops.
II.Place the sample in a transport container with ice slush.
III.Check to see if the patient is getting anticoagulant therapy.
IV.Mix the sample by rolling and inverting the syringe.

A) I and II
B) I, II, and IV
C) III and IV
D) I, II, III, and IV