The nurse is caring for a patient after ambulatory surgery. The patient's oxygen saturation must be above what level for the nurse to consider readiness for discharge?

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Oxygen saturation should be above 90% for the patient to be considered ready for discharge. A saturation level lower than 90% indicates a potential respiratory compromise and therefore, closer monitoring and intervention is required before discharge.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient After Ambulatory Surgery