A Nurse Is Collecting an Arterial Blood Sample for a Lactate

Multiple Choice

A nurse is collecting an arterial blood sample for a lactate level.Which action should the nurse plan to ensure that the specimen provides an accurate result?

A) Assist the patient to ambulate immediately prior to collecting the specimen.
B) Ensure that the specimen is mixed well by agitating the tube at least 30 seconds.
C) Remove oxygen for at least 10 minutes before obtaining the specimen, if the patient is receiving oxygen.
D) Place the specimen on ice and transport the specimen to the laboratory immediately.