The nurse is preparing to collect an arterial blood gas.Which of the following should be noted on the laboratory slip prior to collection to ensure accurate results are obtained upon analysis?

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Temperature should be noted on the laboratory slip prior to arterial blood gas collection as it can affect the results of the analysis. Factors such as fever, hypothermia, or local tissue temperature can lead to inaccurate readings. While pulse, blood pressure, and respiratory rate are all important vital signs to monitor, they have no direct impact on the analysis of arterial blood gases.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Collect an Arterial Blood Gas