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sergejj [24]
3 years ago
6

You take the vital signs for a patient who does not appear to be in any distress and denies complaints of pain or shortness of b

reath. His oxygen saturation is 87% on room air. You see in his previously charted vitals the saturation was 86%. You have two other patients that have requested your attention including one who has been waiting for a shower. What will you do next?
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1 answer:
Angelina_Jolie [31]3 years ago
6 0
This patient would be considered a priority since this could be potentially life threatening. The oxygen saturation level needs to be addressed right now. This is an important part of being a medical professional deciding what patients are a priority over others. You would not just go give someone a shower and not do anything for the patient with a low oxygen saturation level.
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