A patient with a bilirubin level of 28 mg/dL has arterial blood drawn for CO-oximetry.The respiratory therapist should expect a(n)_____ measurement.

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The presence of bilirubin in quantities greater than 20 mg/dL of whole blood can alter measurements because it absorbs near-infrared (IR)and IR light.Absorbance of light by bilirubin lowers the actual O₂Hb measured.

A Patient with a Bilirubin Level of 28 Mg/dL Has