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After drawing an ABG sample, you notice that the blood appears to be darker in color. You suspect that obtained sample is actually venous blood. Which of the following would be the best way to confirm this suspicion?

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After drawing an ABG sample, you notice that the blood appears to be darker in color. You suspect that obtained sample is actually venous blood. Which of the following would be the best way to confirm this suspicion?


  1. Get a second opinion from the attending physician
  2. Compute the alveolar-arterial O2 gradient
  3. Compute the patient’s P/F ratio
  4. Cross-check the results against the patient’s SpO2

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