Which of the following is a disadvantage of collecting ABGs form the radial artery?
A) It can be hard to locate on patients with decreased blood volume.
B) It has an increased risk of injury to major nerves that are nearby.
C) IT is deep and consequently harder to palpate than other arteries.
D) It lacks underlying bone to support compression after the draw.
Answer: It can be hard to locate on patients with decreased blood volume.
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