To assess the effectiveness of incentive spirometry, the nurse can use a pulse oximeter to monitor the patient's:
A) Oxygen saturation
B) Hemoglobin level
C) Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2)
D) Partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2)
Ans: A
Feedback: Oxygen saturation obtained by pulse oximeter is the least invasive method of monitoring the patient during a procedure. The patient must receive an arterial stick to monitor the partial pressures of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) and oxygen (PaO2). Trends are more important to determine effectiveness of treatment.
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