You are caring for a client who is in respiratory distress. The physician orders arterial blood gases (ABGs) to determine various factors related to blood oxygenation. What site can ABG's be obtained from?
A) A puncture at the radial artery
B) The trachea and bronchi
C) The pleural surfaces
D) A catheter in the arm vein

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ABGs are obtained by puncturing an artery, usually the radial artery, to obtain a sample of arterial blood. It is not obtained from the trachea, bronchi, pleural surfaces, or arm veins.

You Are Caring for a Client Who Is in Respiratory