The nurse obtains a pulse oximetry reading of 95% on a client 2 days postoperative. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

A)

Encourage client to do more coughing and deep breathing.
B)

Increase level of oxygen delivery by 1 L/min.
C)

Document the findings.
D)

Recheck the pulse oximetry after ambulating client.


C
Explanation:

A)

A SA O2 of 95% or higher indicates adequate lung ventilation and gas exchange. No further action is necessary.
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B)

A SA O2 of 95% or higher indicates adequate lung ventilation and gas exchange. No further action is necessary.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)

A SA O2 of 95% or higher indicates adequate lung ventilation and gas exchange. No further action is necessary.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)

A SA O2 of 95% or higher indicates adequate lung ventilation and gas exchange. No further action is necessary.
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Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

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