A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy. what is the expected reference range when obtaining oxygen saturation level? identify four (4) reasons the reference range may be lower.

Respuesta :

The expected reference range when obtaining oxygen saturation level is 95%-100%.

The four reasons as to why the reference range may be lower is due to the following;

-          Pulmonary edema

-          Person with history of COPD

-          Asthma and Emphysema

-          Pneumonia