Question

you have completed the pre - procedure tasks and correctly positioned the client in order to measure the clients pulse and oxygen concentration. you have also turned on the pulse oximeter. what is the next step? ch:24 clip the pulse oximeter over the clients index finger with the sensor centred over the clients fingernail. clip the pulse oximeter over the clients thumb with the sensor centred over the clients thumbnail. clip the pulse oximeter over the clients index finger with the sensor centred over the pad of the clients finger. clip the pulse oximeter over the clients thumb with the sensor centred over the pad of the clients thumb.

Explanation:

Pulse oximeter is typically clipped on a finger or thumb. Index finger is a common choice. Sensor should be centered.

Answer:

Clip the pulse oximeter over the client's index finger with the sensor centred.