Multiple Choice
The nurse checks an oxygen saturation level for a patient admitted for surgery and discovers that he has an oxygen saturation of 92% on room air. What is the nurse's first response?
A) Check the pulse oximetry probe to ensure that it is placed properly and the waveform pattern is normal.
B) Tell the patient to take a deep breath while listening to their lungs.
C) Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6L/min.
D) Notify the surgeon of the potential need to postpone the surgery.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q20: A nurse is admitting a patient for
Q21: Which of the following is a preoperative
Q22: Which of the following nursing diagnoses is
Q23: Which of the following is part of
Q24: During the interview at admission, the nurse
Q26: The nurse is preparing to insert an
Q27: A patient admitted for surgery has a
Q28: The nurse is providing teaching about preoperative
Q29: What nursing interventions are recommended for a
Q30: During an admission assessment, the nurse notices