Which measuring device would tell the physician that the patient has hypoxemia?
A)a nasal cannula
B)a ventilator
C)an oximeter
D)a face mask

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An oximeter is the measuring device that can tell the physician that the patient has hypoxemia. It is a non-invasive device that measures the oxygen saturation level in the patient's blood. A normal oxygen saturation level is between 95-100%, and anything below that is considered hypoxemia. A nasal cannula, face mask, and ventilator can deliver oxygen to the patient, but they do not measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.

Which Measuring Device Would Tell the Physician That the Patient