A client has just completed a respiratory aerosol treatment. When should a prescribed arterial blood gas specimen be obtained?
a. immediately
b. 30 minutes after completion of administration
c. prior to the administration of such a treatment
d. 15 minutes after completion of administration
B
After completion of a respiratory aerosol treatment, if ordered, an arterial blood gas specimen should be obtained 30 minutes after completion of administration to determine the effectiveness of the medications.
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