The nurse is caring for a patient after ambulatory surgery. The patient's oxygen saturation must be above what level for the nurse to consider readiness for discharge?
a. 70%
b. 80%
c. 85%
d. 90%
ANS: D
Oxygen saturation must be above 90% for discharge.
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