Before weaning a client from a ventilator, which assessment parameter is most important for the nurse to review?
a) Fluid intake for the past 24 hours
b) Baseline arterial blood gas (ABG) levels
c) Prior outcomes of weaning
d) Electrocardiogram (ECG) results
Answer: b) Baseline arterial blood gas (ABG) levels
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