The nurse is using pulse oximetry to measure oxygen saturation in ...

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The nurse is using pulse oximetry to measure oxygen saturation in a 3-year-old girl. The nurse understands that falsely high readings may be associated with which situation or condition?
 
  A) A non-secure connection
  B) Cold extremities
  C) Hypovolemia
  D) Anemia

Question 2

A postpartum client who is bottle feeding her newborn asks, When should my period will return? Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
 
  A) It's difficult to say, but it will probably return in about 2 to 3 weeks.
  B) It varies, but you can estimate it returning in about 7 to 9 weeks.
  C) You won't have to worry about it returning for at least 3 months.
  D) You don't have to worry about that now. It'll be quite a while.

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Answer to Question 1

D
Response:
Falsely high readings may be associated with anemia. Falsely low readings may be associated with cold extremities, hypovolemia, and a non-secure connection.

Answer to Question 2

B
Response:
For the nonlactating woman, menstruation resumes 7 to 9 weeks after giving birth, with the first cycle being anovulatory. For the lactating woman, menses can return anytime from 2 to 18 months after childbirth.