A nurse measuring the arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation (SaO2 or SpO2) of a patient's arterial blood gets a weak signal from the pulse oximeter. What would be the appropriate intervention in this situation?
A) Check vital signs and patient condition.
B) If extremity is hot, place a cold compress on the site.
C) Shine available light on the equipment to facilitate accurate reading.
D) Use a blood pressure cuff to increase circulation to the site.
A
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