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    Measurement of Oxygen Saturation by Pulse Oximetry May Produce an Erroneous
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Measurement of Oxygen Saturation by Pulse Oximetry May Produce an Erroneous

Question 17

Question 17

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Measurement of oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry may produce an erroneous reading in the presence of:


A) Increased concentration of Hb
B) Shivering
C) Metabolic acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis

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