Before drawing blood for an arterial blood gas (ABG), the nurse would perform a/an
a. Allen's test.
b. incentive spirometer assessment.
c. Schilling's test.
d. test for peripheral perfusion.
A
Allen's test is a quick assessment of collateral circulation in the hand and is essential for testing collateral circulation before performing a radial artery puncture (e.g., collecting ABG sample).
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