Why are capillary blood gases less desirable than arterial blood gases (ABGs)?

Why are capillary blood gases less desirable than arterial blood gases (ABGs)?



A) Skin puncture blood contains tissue fluid.

B) Skin puncture blood is only partly arterial.

C) The blood is exposed to air during collection

D) All of the options are correct.



Answer: All of the options are correct.


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