Precautions and/or possible complications of arterial puncture include which of the following?
1) Arteriospasm
2) Embolization
3) Infection
4) Hemorrhage
A)1, 2, and 3 only
B)2 and 3 only
C)2 and 4 only
D)1, 2, 3, and 4

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Arterial puncture carries the risk of arteriospasm, embolization, infection, and hemorrhage. Arteriospasm may result from stimulating the smooth muscle layer and can make it difficult to sample the blood. Embolization is the release of particulate matter into the bloodstream, leading to obstruction of distal vessels. Infection may occur if aseptic technique is not followed during the procedure, and hemorrhage may result from the puncture itself or the manipulation of the artery during the procedure. Therefore all the given options (1, 2, 3, and 4) are the precautions and/or possible complications of arterial puncture.

Precautions And/or Possible Complications of Arterial Puncture Include Which of the Following