The nurse is caring for a client with a pulmonary embolism who is receiving heparin and must have an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample drawn
The nurse would arrange to remain in the room to be available to hold pressure on the puncture site for at least a. 1 minute.
b. 2 minutes.
c. 5 minutes.
d. 10 minutes.
D
When invasive studies such as ABGs are necessary, pressure is applied to the site for at least 10 minutes.
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