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priya birla
on Oct 21, 2024
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The patient suffers a large hematoma at the site after arterial blood gases (ABGs) are drawn by the respiratory therapist.Which statement is appropriate to enter in the patient's chart?
A) Patient has a painful,raised 2-inch × 2-inch hematoma inside his right wrist after ABGs were drawn there.
B) The patient must have moved during the ABG draw because there is a huge bruise inside his wrist.
C) The respiratory therapist had a hard time getting the patient's ABGs drawn and caused bruising.
D) The respiratory therapist obviously didn't know what he was doing and traumatized the patient's wrist.
Hematoma
A localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, typically in liquid form within the tissue, resulting from trauma or surgery.
Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
A test that measures the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and bicarbonate, as well as blood pH, in arterial blood, useful in assessing lung function and gas exchange.
- Acknowledge the correct employment of incident reports and the necessity of meticulous, impartial documentation in patient care.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the correct employment of incident reports and the necessity of meticulous, impartial documentation in patient care.
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