Question

A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy. what is the expected reference range when obtaining oxygen saturation level? identify four (4) reasons the reference range may be lower.

Answer 1

The expected reference range when obtaining oxygen saturation level is 95%-100%.

The four reasons as to why the reference range may be lower is due to the following;

- Pulmonary edema

- Person with history of COPD

- Asthma and Emphysema

- Pneumonia