Which nursing action best determines the accuracy of the detected waveform when monitoring a patient's oxygen saturation via oximetry?
A) Using a site with adequate perfusion
B) Ensuring the any nail polish is removed
C) Leaving the sensor in place for a minimum of 10 seconds
D) Assessing the heart rate and comparing it with the displayed pulse
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