The Nurse Explains to a Patient That the Pulse Oximeter

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to a patient that the pulse oximeter can measure the arterial oxygen by:

• A) assessing the amount of blood passing through the sensor.
• B) assessing the relative warmth of the skin on the monitored part.
• C) measuring the oxygenated hemoglobin through a capillary bed.
• D) measuring the respirations to the blood pressure via infrared rays.

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