Question

While assessing a patient, the nurse finds that the partial pressure of oxygen (pao2) is 39% and the peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (spo2) is 72%. which complications are associated with these assessment findings? select all that apply?

Answer 1

The patient's PaO2 and SpO2 indicate inadequate oxygenation. Complications associated with these findings include tissue hypoxia and cardiac arrhythmia. Atelectasis, pleural effusion, and pulmonary edema are not complications associated with these data.