Which Statement Is True About Pulse Oximetry

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about pulse oximetry?

• A) It can be performed on any finger; nail polish does not have to be removed.
• B) It measures the percentage of hemoglobin that is oxygenated compared with the total amount of hemoglobin available.
• C) It provides both the oxygen saturation level and the patient's pulse rate.
• D) Both B and C are true.

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