The physician orders that the patient be transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) and
undergo blood coagulation studies, arterial blood gases (ABGs) on room air, continuous
pulse oximetry, STAT chest x-ray (CXR), and STAT 12-lead
electrocardiogram (ECG). What
information will the physician gain from each of these?
What will be an ideal response?
Blood coagulation studies: Provide baseline for anticoagulation therapy.
ABGs: Determine oxygenation status.
Pulse oximetry: Monitors oxygenation trends. The physician will determine whether to increase or
decrease the O
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