The nurse is preparing to check the gastric aspirate for pH. Which equipment will the nurse obtain?
a. 10-mL Luer-Lok syringe
b. Asepto syringe
c. Sterile gloves
d. Double gloves
ANS: B
Cone-tipped or Asepto syringe is needed for testing of gastric aspirate for pH; these syringes are better than a Luer-Lok syringe. Clean gloves are needed, not sterile or double.
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