Asked by Madison Bertram on Apr 28, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient who was just pulled from a freezing lake.The patient's pulse oximetry reads 68% although the patient is not in respiratory distress.What is the correct interpretation of these assessment findings?
A) The pulse oximeter will not give an accurate reading until the patient's extremities have warmed to near normal temperature.
B) The pulse oximeter adhesive was left on too long and no longer stuck to the patient's finger adequately.
C) The pulse oximeter became overheated when it was placed underneath the patient's warming blanket.
D) The pulse oximeter displayed a falsely low reading because the patient was receiving supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula.
Pulse Oximetry
A non-invasive method to monitor the oxygen saturation level of the blood.
Respiratory Distress
A condition where an individual experiences difficulty breathing, often accompanied by symptoms such as rapid breathing, shortness of breath, and cyanosis.
Supplemental Oxygen
Additional oxygen provided to individuals to support or improve their breathing and oxygen levels in the blood.
- Comprehend the factors affecting pulse oximetry readings and interpret these readings correctly.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the factors affecting pulse oximetry readings and interpret these readings correctly.
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