The reading obtained by the use of a pulse oximeter reflects the:

A) amount of saturated hemoglobin per deciliter of blood.
B) amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood.
C) ratio of unsaturated hemoglobin to saturated hemoglobin.
D) partial pressure of oxygen in capillary blood.


C

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