The nurse is evaluating the arterial blood oxygenation level on a patient who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago. What would be the minimal oxygenation saturation level that would reflect adequate oxygen supply to the tissues?

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The minimal oxygenation saturation that would reflect adequate oxygen supply to the tissues is 90%. In an arterial blood gas reading, the measurement of oxygen tension in the arterial blood (PaO2) needs to be greater than 80 mm Hg.

The Nurse Is Evaluating the Arterial Blood Oxygenation Level on a Patient