A physical therapist assistant is working with a patient who ...

A physical therapist assistant is working with a patient who has pulmonary disease and is being monitored continuously with a pulse oximeter. The patient’s saturation levels are approximately 92%-94%. The physical therapist assistant should stop treatment and notify the physical therapist when the oximeter reading initially drops below what level?

A. 78%

B. 82%

C. 86%

D. 90%

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