Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 310 of 2368
A client with COPD has an oxygen saturation of 93%, which is below the normal range. Which action by the nurse is best?
- Compare the reading with the client's baseline values and trends
- Treat the reading as an emergency in every client with COPD
- Disregard the reading because COPD always lowers saturation
- Repeat the reading only after the client has been discharged
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Correct answer: Compare the reading with the client's baseline values and trends
Some clients with COPD consistently have lower saturations, so trends and deviations from baseline should be identified.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Respiratory Assessment: Evaluate Vital Signs. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026