What should the nurse do after obtaining a sample for ABG?
A)Maintain pressure over the site for 3 to 5 minutes.
B)Check the artery proximal to or above the puncture site.
C)Place the syringe into a plastic bag, and send it to the lab.
D)Apply a cool compress to hematoma formation at the puncture site.

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Maintain continuous pressure on and proximal to the site for 3 to 5 minutes.Palpate the artery below or distal to the puncture site to determine whether pulse quality has changed, indicating alteration in arterial flow.Place a syringe in a cup of crushed ice.Failure to do this may result in decreased pH, arterial oxygen pressure (PaO₂), and oxygen saturation.Apply warm compresses to enhance the absorption of blood.

What Should the Nurse Do After Obtaining a Sample for ABG