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A postmenopausal patient is treated for a vertebral fracture.The patient states, "I did not even fall or remember doing anything to cause an injury like this." The patient has a bone mineral densitometry (DEXA) T-score of -3.6.What significant health history should the nurse identify that relates to this clinical presentation?
Arterial Blood Gas
A diagnostic test that measures the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acidity (pH) in arterial blood, used to assess lung function and gas exchange.
Oxygen Saturation
A measure of the amount of oxygen carried by the hemoglobin in the blood relative to its maximum capacity, typically expressed as a percentage.
Pulse Oximetry
A non-invasive method of monitoring an individual's oxygen saturation level in the blood, often using a clip-like device on the finger.
Nasal Cannula
A device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or airflow to a patient or individual needing respiratory help through the nostrils.
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