The pulse oximeter is used during perioperative anesthesia monitoring.The "pulse ox" reading can be adversely affected by a number of events.Pulsatile blood flow to the distal extremities may be inadequate because of:
A) hyperthermia.
B) increased cardiac output.
C) hypervolemia.
D) malpositioning.

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Pulsatile blood flow in the extremity may be inadequate because of hypovolemia,decreased cardiac output,malpositioning,constriction by the blood pressure cuff,or hypothermia.

The Pulse Oximeter Is Used During Perioperative Anesthesia Monitoring