A hypothermic patient is admitted to the emergency department,and pulse oximetry (SpO2) indicates that the O2 saturation is 95%.Which action should the nurse take next?
A) Complete a head-to-toe assessment.
B) Place the patient on high-flow oxygen.
C) Start rewarming the patient.
D) Obtain arterial blood gases.
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