A 66-year-old male has summoned your assistance because he is short of breath and his home pulse oximeter is reading 89%, despite 3 lpm of home medical oxygen. Assessment reveals an intact airway and adequate breathing. His radial pulse is normal and skin hot and dry. Vital signs are: pulse 84, respirations 18, and blood pressure 166/86 mmHg. Breath sounds are clear bilaterally. His pulse
oximeter is fluctuating between 88% and 90%. In this situation you would first:
A) check his SpO2 with your pulse oximeter.
B) place him on 15 lpm of oxygen with a nonrebreather.
C) request advanced life support assistance.
D) increase oxygen flow to 6 lpm through the nasal cannula.
A
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