ATI RN
ATI Nursing 100 Day Exam 4 Fundamentals Questions
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Which one of the following blood levels would provide the nurse with the most information about the ability of the client's blood to transport oxygen? The:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hemoglobin level. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen. Monitoring hemoglobin levels provides direct information on the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity. Carbon dioxide level (
A) reflects the body's ability to eliminate carbon dioxide, not oxygen transport. Surfactant level (
B) is related to lung function, not oxygen transport in the blood. Bicarbonate ion level (
C) reflects the blood's pH balance. Monitoring hemoglobin level is the most direct way to assess the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity.
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