Clinical indications for arterial blood analysis include which of the following? 1. Sudden, unexplained dyspnea 2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3. Changes in ventilator settings 4. Chest pain
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 only
ANS: D
Box 19-3 lists the clinical indications for arterial blood gas analysis.
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