The nurse is caring for several clients on a respiratory unit. Which client does the nurse see first?
a. Older adult with an SaO2 of 96% on room air
b. Adult client with an SaO2 of 94% on 2 L/min
c. Young adult with an arterial oxygen level of 85%
d. Young adult with an arterial oxygen level of 94%
C
The young adult with an impaired arterial oxygen level should be seen first. A level of 90% to 100% is a normal level for this age-group. The older adult with a pulse oxygen of 96% is within normal limits, as is an adult with a pulse oxygen of 94%. An arterial oxygen level of 94% would also be seen as normal.
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