Pulse oximetry is used to measure the:
A) percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen.
B) exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the cellular level.
C) percentage of carbon dioxide that is eliminated from the body.
D) amount of oxygen dissolved in the plasma portion of the blood.
Answer: A) percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen.
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