When performing a screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD), where should the nurse obtain the preductal pulse oximeter reading?
A) From the right hand
B) From the left hand
C) From the right foot
D) From the left foot
A) From the right hand
Explanation: A) Pulse oximetry readings are taken on the right hand (preductal) and either foot (postductal).
B) Pulse oximetry readings are taken on the right hand (preductal) and either foot (postductal).
C) Pulse oximetry readings are taken on the right hand (preductal) and either foot (postductal).
D) Pulse oximetry readings are taken on the right hand (preductal) and either foot (postductal).
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