Possible complications of capillary blood gas sampling include which of the following? 1. Infection 2. Hematoma 3. Hemorrhage 4. Hypotension
a. 3 and 4 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 only
ANS: D
To guide practitioners in providing quality care, the AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Capillary Blood Gas Sampling for Neonatal and Pediatric Patients. Modified excerpts from the AARC guideline appear on p. 379.
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