A patient is admitted after a lung transplant.The nurse knows the patient is at risk for developing pneumonia.What parameter would be a priority for the nurse to monitor?

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These patients are at risk for developing pneumonia.Aggressive postoperative pulmonary toilet is essential to promote airway clearance because surgical denervation of the lungs diminishes the cough reflex after surgery.Thus it is important to monitor oxygen saturation levels.

A Patient Is Admitted After a Lung Transplant