Multiple Choice
A patient will be undergoing arterial plethysmography.Which of the following interfering factors should the nurse warn the patient about ahead of time to avoid impairing the results of the examination? Select all that apply.
A) Alcohol consumption
B) Extremes in environmental temperatures, hot or cold
C) Lack of cooperation in following breathing instructions
D) Cigarette smoking 2 hours before the study
E) High anxiety level or muscle tenseness
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