A patient has a history of COPD.His pulse oximetry reading is 97%.What other findings would indicate adequate tissue and organ oxygenation? Select all that apply.
A) Normal urine output
B) Strong peripheral pulses
C) Clear breath sounds bilaterally
D) Normal muscle strength

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To determine adequacy of tissue oxygenation,assess respiration,circulation,and tissue/organ function.Good peripheral circulation is characterized by strong peripheral pulses.Impaired tissue oxygenation to the kidneys would result in abnormal kidney function (e.g.,poor urine output).Hypoxic limb tissue would result in abnormal muscle functioning (e.g.,muscle weakness and pain with exercise).Adequacy of tissue oxygenation cannot be determined by assessing pulmonary ventilation alone; circulation must also be assessed.

A Patient Has a History of COPD