180. A community health nurse is demonstrating how to use a pulse oximeter for a patient with chronic respiratory issues. What is the technical aspect of using the device?
A.
Placing on a cold or dirty finger
B.
Ensuring a warm, clean finger, avoiding nail polish, and interpreting the SpO2 reading and pulse rate accurately
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C.
Placing on an earlobe only
D.
Ignoring the pulse rate reading
📖 Additional Information
Placing on a cold or dirty finger
Ensuring a warm, clean finger, avoiding nail polish, and interpreting the SpO2 reading and pulse rate accurately
