The pulse oximeter would be LEAST useful when:
A) identifying deterioration of the cardiac patient.
B) assessing vascular status in orthopaedic trauma.
C) monitoring oxygenation status during intubation.
D) determining if a patient should receive oxygen.
Answer: D) determining if a patient should receive oxygen.
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