A Client's Pulse Oximetry Reading Is 100%; However, the Hemoglobin

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client's pulse oximetry reading is 100%; however, the hemoglobin level is 8.5 g/dL. The client's spouse asks the nurse what activities the client can safely carry out. Which activity would the nurse recommend?

• A) Rock climbing
• B) Skiing
• C) Trekking
• D) Road trip
• Exhibit

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Definitions:

Konrad Lorenz

An Austrian biologist known for his foundational work in ethology, notably his studies on imprinting behavior in geese.

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior, typically with a focus on behavior under natural conditions, and viewed as an evolutionary adaptation.

Biological Bases

The underlying genetic, neurological, and physiological mechanisms that contribute to behavior and functions of living organisms.

Evolutionary Bases

Fundamental principles or reasons for something based on evolutionary theory, highlighting how inherited traits have developed over time through natural selection.