Question

A client is receiving supplemental oxygen and the nurse is monitoring the client's oxygen saturation level using pulse oximetry. The nurse notifies the physician if the client reaches which oxygen saturation level?

a) 98%
b) 92%
c) 94%
d) 96%

Answer 1

The nurse notifies the physician if the client reaches the oxygen saturation level of 92%.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse notifies the physician if the client reaches the oxygen saturation level of 92%.

Normal pulse oximeter readings range from 95-100 percent. Lower percentages reflect hypoxemia, or low blood oxygen. Therefore, if the client's oxygen saturation level drops to 92%, it indicates a significant decrease in blood oxygen levels and requires immediate medical attention.