Pulse oximetry is used to:
A. assess the amount of oxygen saturated in the red blood cells.
B. provide supplemental oxygen to the patient.
C. assess how much oxygen the patient requires.
D. eliminate carbon dioxide from the bloodstream.
Answer: A. assess the amount of oxygen saturated in the red blood cells.
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