A client has blood drawn for an arterial blood gas. When applying pressure to the puncture site it is important for the nurse to:
A)
hold the pressure for at least 60 seconds.
B)
hold pressure for 2 minutes or longer.
C)
keep the extremity elevated above the heart.
D)
have a tourniquet available in case bleeding does not stop.
B
Explanation:
A)
Since arteries are under high pressure, they may bleed if pressure is not held for 2 to 5 minutes. It is not necessary to keep the extremity elevated or have a tourniquet available.
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B)
Since arteries are under high pressure, they may bleed if pressure is not held for 2 to 5 minutes. It is not necessary to keep the extremity elevated or have a tourniquet available.
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C)
Since arteries are under high pressure, they may bleed if pressure is not held for 2 to 5 minutes. It is not necessary to keep the extremity elevated or have a tourniquet available.
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D)
Since arteries are under high pressure, they may bleed if pressure is not held for 2 to 5 minutes. It is not necessary to keep the extremity elevated or have a tourniquet available.
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