Which of the following patients would be considered to be in a "steady state" for ABG specimen collection?
A) A patient who has been asleep for 30 minutes while breathing room air
B) A patient who has been breathing oxygen while finishing eating lunch
C) A patient who has been breathing via a ventilator for the past 15 minutes
D) A patient who has just finished a treatment with the respiratory therapist
Answer: A patient who has been asleep for 30 minutes while breathing room air
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