Which of the following patient parameters does not need to be assessed as part of arterial blood sampling?

a. Blood pressure
b. Temperature
c. Position or activity level
d. Clinical appearance


ANS: A
To guide practitioners in providing quality care, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Sampling for Arterial Blood Gas Analysis. Modified excerpts from the AARC guideline appear on p. 373.

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