To achieve a steady state in a patient prior to collection of arterial blood gases,the patient should:

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Resting for 30 minutes allows the patient's respiratory and metabolic processes to stabilize and reach a steady state, ensuring accurate measurement of arterial blood gases. Emptying the bladder and coughing do not affect gas exchange, and fasting for 12 hours may lead to metabolic changes that could affect the results.

To Achieve a Steady State in a Patient Prior to Collection