While Caring for a Patient with Respiratory Disease, the Nurse

question 12

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient with respiratory disease, the nurse observes that the patient's SpO₂ drops from 94% to 85% when the patient ambulates in the hall. The nurse determines that

• A) supplemental oxygen should be used whenever the patient exercises.
• B) arterial blood gas analysis should be done to verify the patient's SpO₂.
• C) the response is normal and the patient should continue at this activity level.
• D) the patient activity should be limited until the disease process is resolved.

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