Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral vascular disease. To correctly assess the oxygen saturation level, the monitor may be placed on the:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The earlobe is a suitable site for pulse oximetry in peripheral vascular disease, as it is less affected by impaired peripheral circulation.

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