Multiple Choice
To validate patient readings obtained from a transcutaneous blood gas monitor, what should you do?
A) Measure and compare the PtcO2 and PtcCO2 at three or more different sites.
B) Compare the monitor's readings to a concurrent pulse oximetry reading.
C) Compare the monitor's readings to those obtained with a concurrent ABG sample.
D) Compare the patient reading to those obtained when calibrating the sensor.
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