Which of the following are true about a blood gas analyzer's waste fluids?
1) A strong disinfectant should be added to waste fluid containers.
2) Waste fluids should be handled as if they were blood samples.
3) Waste fluids should be treated as potentially infectious.
A)1 and 2 only
B)1 and 3 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)1, 2, and 3

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Waste fluids from a blood gas analyzer should be treated as potentially infectious and handled as if they were blood samples. A strong disinfectant should be added to waste fluid containers to prevent the spread of infection.

Which of the Following Are True About a Blood Gas