RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 109 of 2368

An adult client with no underlying respiratory condition has a new SpO2 reading of 91%. Which action should the nurse take?

  1. Continue routine monitoring because the reading is normal.
  2. Document the value and recheck at the end of the shift.
  3. Notify the provider because the reading may indicate hypoxia.
  4. Wait until the SpO2 falls below 88% before taking action.
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Correct answer: Notify the provider because the reading may indicate hypoxia.

A new SpO2 below 92% may indicate hypoxia and requires notifying the provider. Below 88% may be severe hypoxia.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Oxygenation: Hypoxia and Hypercapnia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026