HESI RN Fundamentals

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The nurse receives a new prescription to administer oxygen at 3 L/minute via nasal cannula to maintain an oxygen saturation between 90 and 100% for a client. The nurse obtains an oxygen saturation reading of 85%, and after repositioning the oximeter on a different finger, obtains a second reading of 87%. Which action should the nurse take next?

A. Place the client in a Trendelenburg position. B. Securely place the prongs of the cannula in the nostrils. C. Place the pulse oximeter on the client's earlobe. D. Document the second reading in the client's record.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Proper cannula placement ensures oxygen delivery.

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