To validate patient readings obtained from a transcutaneous blood gas monitor, what should you do?
a. Measure and compare the PtcO2 and PtcCO2 at three or more different sites.
b. Compare the monitor's readings to a concurrent pulse oximetry reading.
c. Compare the monitor's readings to those obtained with a concurrent ABG sample.
d. Compare the patient reading to those obtained when calibrating the sensor.
a. Measure and compare the PtcO2 and PtcCO2 at three or more different sites.
b. Compare the monitor's readings to a concurrent pulse oximetry reading.
c. Compare the monitor's readings to those obtained with a concurrent ABG sample.
d. Compare the patient reading to those obtained when calibrating the sensor.