A patient admitted with probable emphysema is scheduled for diagnostic tests. Which test would assess the patient's acid-base balance?
1. Bronchoscopy
2. Sputum studies
3. Pulse oximetry
4. Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
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Rationale 1: A bronchoscopy provides visualization of internal respiratory structures.
Rationale 2: Sputum studies can provide specific information about bacterial organisms.
Rationale 3: Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive test that evaluates the oxygen saturation level of blood.
Rationale 4: ABGs are done to assess alterations in acid-base balance caused by respiratory disorders, metabolic disorders, or both.
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