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 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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Select ear or bridge of nose if an adult patient has a history of peripheral vascular disease.Do not attach sensor to finger,ear,or bridge of nose if area is edematous or skin integrity is compromised.Do not use disposable adhesive probes if the patient has latex allergy.Do not attach probe to fingers that are hypothermic.Do not place sensor on the same extremity as 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