The patient is brought to the Emergency Department complaining of severe shortness of breath.She is cyanotic and her extremities are cold.In an attempt to quickly assess the patient's respiratory status,the nurse should:

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When compared with the gold standard of arterial blood gas,the forehead sensor is more accurate than the finger probe.
The influence of nail polish is controversial.A recent study tested 10 nail polish colors on healthy volunteers and found no clinically significant difference in oxygen saturation measurement.A new oximeter sensor,attached to the forehead,eliminates the need for nail polish remover.You can use the forehead sensor in patients who have poor peripheral perfusion.

The Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department Complaining of Severe