The provider asks the medical assistant to perform a pulse oximetry on a patient wearing red nail polish. The patient's fingers are also very cold. What should be done prior to performing the reading?
A) Warm the patient's fingers.
B) Remove the nail polish from the digit being used for testing.
C) Inform the provider that the reading cannot be performed.
D) Both a and b
D
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