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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