A patient, admitted with probable emphysema, is scheduled for diagnostic tests to include which of the following to assess the patient's acid-base balance?

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Arterial blood gases (ABGs) is the best choice to assess the patient's acid-base balance. It provides information about the patient's oxygenation, carbon dioxide retention, and pH levels. Bronchoscopy and sputum studies may help diagnose the underlying cause of emphysema but do not assess acid-base balance. Pulse oximetry can only provide information about the patient's oxygen saturation, not their acid-base balance.

A Patient, Admitted with Probable Emphysema, Is Scheduled for Diagnostic