Which of the following statements about pulse oximetry is? FALSE?
A) Oxygen saturation is the percentage of hemoglobin that is bound with some molecular structure.
B) Pulse oximetry values can be expected to decrease within seconds in cases of developing hypoxia.
C) Pulse oximetry should be used on all patients with respiratory complaints.
D) It may be difficult to obtain a reading in patients experiencing peripheral vasoconstriction.
B) Pulse oximetry values can be expected to decrease within seconds in cases of developing hypoxia.
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