When Applying the Pulse Oximeter Sensor to a Patient's Finger

question 49

Multiple Choice

When applying the pulse oximeter sensor to a patient's finger, he asks you what it is for. Your response would be:

• A) "It provides us with the most accurate measure of your heart rate."
• B) "It measures the amount of oxygen being carried by your blood cells."
• C) "It tells us how well your heart is pumping blood."
• D) "It allows us to monitor your blood pressure."

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