The nurse is reviewing the pulse oximeter readings from a postoperative patient. The nurse correctly recognizes that readings below what level indicate the need for oxygen therapy and further assessment?
A) 97%
B) 95%
C) 93%
D) 90%
Ans: C
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a. dangerously elevated blood pressure. b. deep coma-like sleep. c. cardiac arrhythmias. d. provision of safety to reduce injury.
The nurse, caring for a postoperative client, will assess vital signs:
1. every 15 minutes for the first hour. 2. every 20 minutes for the first hour. 3. every 30 minutes for the first hour. 4. not important at this point.
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a. postintoxication crash b. social isolation c. associated guilt d. lack of motivation
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1. Decrease in pulse and blood pressure 2. Increase in urine output 3. Weight gain 4. Improved gastric motility