A 40-Year-Old Postoperative Patient Has a Hemoglobin Level of 8

Multiple Choice

A 40-year-old postoperative patient has a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL and an SaO₂ of 95%.Considering all aspects,what conclusion would the nurse make about this patient's condition?

A) The patient is stable and at no special risk.
B) Oxygenation is adequate for a postoperative patient.
C) This patient has a potential risk of hypoxia.
D) The patient's SaO₂ is higher than expected for the patient's age.