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

question 5

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.

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