Possible complications of capillary blood gas sampling include which of the following?
1) Infection
2) Hematoma
3) Hemorrhage
4) Hypotension
A)3 and 4 only
B)2 and 4 only
C)1, 3, and 4 only
D)1, 2, and 3 only

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Capillary blood gas sampling can lead to infection due to the break in skin integrity, hematoma from bleeding into the tissue, and hemorrhage from the puncture site. Hypotension is not a typical complication of capillary sampling due to the minimal volume of blood drawn.

Possible Complications of Capillary Blood Gas Sampling Include Which of the Following