Which patient finding would the nurse identify as being a risk factor for altered transport of oxygen?
A) Hemoglobin level of 8.0
B) Bronchoconstriction and mucus
C) Peripheral arterial disease
D) Decreased thoracic expansion

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Altered transportation of oxygen refers to patients with insufficient red blood cells to transport the oxygen present. Bronchoconstriction and decreased thoracic expansion (spinal cord injury) would result in impairment of ventilation. Peripheral vascular disease would result in inadequate perfusion.

Which Patient Finding Would the Nurse Identify as Being a Risk