Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is preparing to measure a client's oxygen saturation and notes edema of the client's hands and thickened toenails.The nurse should apply the pulse oximeter probe to which of the following locations?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The earlobe is less affected by edema or thickened tissue, providing a reliable site for accurate oxygen saturation readings.