A Nurse Is Preparing to Perform Arterial Puncture to Assess

A nurse is preparing to perform arterial puncture to assess a patient's alveolar-arterial gradient and arterial/alveolar oxygen ratio.Which of the following conditions in the patient would be contraindications for performing this procedure? Select all that apply.

A) Symptoms of respiratory distress
B) Inadequate circulation
C) Significant bleeding disorder
D) Infection at the puncture site
E) Bronchospasm

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