A nurse is reviewing the pulse oximetry results of several patients.For which patient should the nurse consider the results questionable?
A)Ambulatory patient with blood pressure 150/92 mm Hg
B)Febrile patient with temperature 103.2$\degree$F (39.6$\degree$C)
C)Patient on bedrest and receiving oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula
D)Postoperative patient with a temperature of 95.8$\degree$F (35.4$\degree$C)

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Hypothermia, as seen in the postoperative patient with a temperature of 95.8°F (35.4°C), can affect the accuracy of pulse oximetry readings due to reduced peripheral blood flow.

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