The nurse is preparing to place the pulse oximeter sensor on the client. The nurse places the pulse oximeter sensor on the earlobes of which of the following clients? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The client's body mass index is 33.
2. The client has been diagnosed with an evolving myocardial infarction.
3. The client is wearing dark nail polish.
4. The client is 82 years old.
5. The client has thickened nails.
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The client's body mass index is 33. The client who has a body mass index of 33 is considered to be obese. The nurse should place the pulse oximeter sensor on this client's earlobe.
Rationale 2: The client has been diagnosed with an evolving myocardial infarction. The nurse should place the pulse oximeter sensor on the earlobe of a client with a vascular disease.
Rationale 3: The client is wearing dark nail polish. The nurse will not be able to get an accurate reading of the client's oxygen saturation level if the client is wearing dark nail polish. The nurse should place the pulse oximeter sensor on the earlobe of this client.
Rationale 4: The client is 82-years-old. The nurse does not necessarily need to place the pulse oximeter sensor on the client who is older.
Rationale 5: The client has thickened nails. The nurse will not be able to get an accurate reading of the client's oxygen saturation level if the client has thickened nails. The nurse should place the pulse oximeter sensor on the earlobe of this client.
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