The specimen of choice for measuring blood pH, pO2, and pCO2 is:

A. Heparinized capillary blood.
B. Heparinized arterial blood.
C. Heparinized venous blood.
D. Serum.


B

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A. inhalation B. injection C. asphyxiation D. ingestion

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A. assemble the equipment B. explain the procedure to the patient C. wipe the site of the puncture with alcohol D. perform hand hygiene

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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