A postoperative nurse is caring for a client whose oxygen saturation dropped from 98% to 95%.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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If a postoperative client's oxygen saturation (SaO₂)drops below 95% (or the client's baseline),the nurse should notify the anesthesia provider.If the SaO₂ drops by 10% or more,the nurse should call the Rapid Response Team.Since this is approximately a 3% drop,the nurse should further assess the client.Intubation (if the client is not intubated already)is not warranted.

A Postoperative Nurse Is Caring for a Client Whose Oxygen