While attempting to obtain oxygen saturation readings on a toddler, what should the nurse do?
a. Place the sensor on the earlobe.
b. Place the sensor on the bridge of the nose.
c. Determine whether the toddler has a tape allergy.
d. Ignore any variation between the oximeter pulse rate and the patient's apical pulse rate.
C
The nurse should determine whether the patient has latex allergy because disposable adhesive probes should not be used on patients with latex allergies. Earlobe and bridge of the nose sensors should not be used on infants and toddlers because of skin fragility. Oximeter pulse rate and the patient's apical pulse rate should be the same. Any difference requires re-evaluation of oximeter sensor probe placement and reassessment of pulse rates.
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