The nurse is preparing a client for testing to determine acidosis or alkalosis. Which of the following laboratory tests would be ordered?
A) CBC
B) Clotting factors
C) ABG
D) LFT
C
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Arterial blood gas (ABG) evaluations may be performed to determine the pH (potential of hydrogen in concentration) of blood, a valuable indicator of acidosis or alkalosis. Other commonly ordered tests include hematologic tests of the complete blood count (CBC), clotting factors, and liver function tests (LFTs).
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