The patient is admitted with abdominal pain but also has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).His temperature is 37º C with a pulse rate of 88 beats per minute,a respiratory rate of 26,and a blood pressure of 144/92.His O₂ saturation,however,is 87%.The nurse should:

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85% to 89% O₂ saturation is acceptable for certain chronic disease conditions.An O₂ saturation of less than 85% is abnormal.Normal SpO₂ is 90% to 100%.

The Patient Is Admitted with Abdominal Pain but Also Has