Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1665 of 2368

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen. Which SpO2 reading is within the usual target range for this client?

  1. 90%
  2. 95%
  3. 97%
  4. 99%
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Correct answer: 90%

Clients with chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD often have a lower target of 88% to 92%.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Oxygen Therapy: Assessing Oxygenation Status. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026