The nurse is obtaining a pulse oximetry reading on a client. What are common locations that the nurse can place the pulse oximetry sensor?
1 . Finger
2 . Toe
3 . Hand
4 . Earlobe
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
B
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A sensor is placed on a finger, toe, or earlobe, not the hand.
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