Which finding by the nurse for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of impaired gas exchange will be most useful in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment?
A) Even, unlabored respirations
B) Pulse oximetry reading of 92%
C) Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/minute
D) Absence of wheezes, rhonchi, or crackles
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