A patient who was just rescued from a burning building is being treated for smoke inhalation.Which of the following tests would be most appropriate for determining the amount of toxin that is in the patient's blood as a result of this inhalation?
A)Carbon dioxide
B)Carboxyhemoglobin
C)Calcitonin
D)Calculus

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Carboxyhemoglobin level can be used to determine the amount of carbon monoxide in the patient's blood, which is a common toxin that can result from smoke inhalation.

A Patient Who Was Just Rescued from a Burning Building