Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
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
Hemoglobin level provides the most information about the blood's ability to transport oxygen, as hemoglobin binds and carries oxygen to tissues. Carbon dioxide, surfactant, and bicarbonate levels are related to respiration, lung function, and acid-base balance, not oxygen transport.