Which of the following is not a common tissue injury to be on guard for at the site of transcuta-neous blood gas electrode placement?
a. Erythema
b. Hematomas
c. Burns or blisters
d. Skin tears
ANS: B
To guide practitioners in providing quality care, the AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring for Neonatal and Pediatric Patients. Modified excerpts from the AARC guideline appear on p. 385.
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