The patient was found unresponsive in her apartment and is being brought to the emergency department.She has arm,hand,and leg edema;her temperature is 35.3°C (95.6°F);and her hands are cold secondary to her history of peripheral vascular disease.It is reported that she has a latex allergy.To quickly measure the patient's oxygen saturation,what should the nurse do?

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The nurse should measure oxygen saturation on the ear or bridge of the nose in an adult patient who has a history of peripheral vascular disease.Sensors should not be attached to fingers,ears,or the bridge of the nose if area is edematous or skin integrity is compromised.Disposable adhesive probes should be avoided if the patient has latex allergy.The probe should not be attached to fingers that are hypothermic.The sensor should not be placed on the same extremity as the electronic blood pressure cuff because blood flow to finger will be temporarily interrupted when cuff inflates.

The Patient Was Found Unresponsive in Her Apartment and Is