A laboratory technician has just completed drawing arterial blood gases from a patient. What action should the nurse take first?
A) Notify the physician that the blood is in the laboratory for analysis.
B) Hold pressure on the puncture site for 5 minutes.
C) Increase the patient's oxygen to 4 L/min.
D) Have the patient hold his or her hand in a fist for 2 to 3 minutes.
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