A patient who has SpMet readings of 40 percent would be expected to have signs and symptoms of methemoglobinemia, such as:
A) all signs and symptoms normal-asymptomatic.
B) headache, dyspnea, confusion, weakness, and chest pain.
C) cyanosis, but otherwise asymptomatic.
D) fatality.

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A SpMet reading of 40 percent indicates a significant level of methemoglobin in the blood, which can cause symptoms such as headache, shortness of breath, confusion, weakness, and chest pain. Cyanosis (a blue-gray discoloration of the skin) may also be present. Fatality is not an immediate or certain outcome, but severe cases of methemoglobinemia can lead to organ damage and death.

A Patient Who Has SpMet Readings of 40 Percent Would