After obtaining a sample for arterial blood gases, the nurse:
A. Maintains pressure over the site for 3 to 5 minutes
B. Checks the artery proximal to or above the puncture site
C. Places the syringe into a plastic bag and sends it to the laboratory
D. Applies a cool compress to hematoma formation at the puncture site
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A. Maintain continuous pressure on and proximal to site for 3 to 5 minutes.
B. Palpate artery below or distal site to puncture site to determine if pulse quality has changed, indicating alteration in arterial flow.
C. Place syringe in cup of crushed ice. Failure may result in decreased pH, PaO2, and oxygen saturation.
D. Apply warm compresses to enhance absorption of blood.
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