Which information will the nurse include when a patient with respiratory failure asks about the purpose of the prescribed arterial blood gases (ABGs)? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
ABG testing is noninvasive.
Acid-base balance changes are diagnosed with ABGs.
Arterial oxygen level can be accurately determined by ABG testing.
Carbon dioxide level in the blood is determined by ABG testing.
When ABG results are normal, the patient's respiratory failure has resolved.
Which information will the nurse include when a patient with respiratory failure asks about
the purpose of the prescribed arterial blood gases (ABGs)? Select all that apply. One, some or all responses may be correct.
ABG testing is noninvasive
Acid-base balance changes are diagnosed with ABGs.
Arterial oxygen level can be accurately determined by ABG testing.
Carbon dioxide level in the blood is determined by ABG testing
When ABG results are normal, the patient's respiratory failure has resolved.
