A Nurse Is Preparing to Suction a Patient

question 40

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing to suction a patient. The pulse is 65 and pulse oximetry is 94%. Which finding will cause the nurse to stop suctioning?

• A) Pulse 75
• B) Pulse 80
• C) Oxygen saturation 91%
• D) Oxygen saturation 88%

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