You are working in an urgent care center and a patient with no other symptoms than not feeling well comes in to be assessed. All patients get an oxygen saturation level with their vitals. This patient has an oxygen saturation of 85%. Which action is the most appropriate to take?
A) Immediately start oxygen therapy on the patient.
B) Discuss your findings with the provider following the examination.
C) Alert the patient to tell the provider that his or her oxygen saturation is 85%.
D) Immediately alert the provider and gather oxygen equipment and supplies.
D
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