Which condition would alert the nurse to pay particular attention when performing an arterial puncture?
a. The patient has been vomiting.
b. The patient is receiving oxygen therapy.
c. The patient has a respiratory condition.
d. The patient is on anticoagulant therapy.
D
Arterial punctures are not contraindicated in patients who have been vomiting, receiving oxygen therapy, or who have a respiratory condition. Arterial punctures should not be done on a patient who is receiving anticoagulation therapy.
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