A nurse is assessing a patient's oxygen saturation (SpO2). Which reading indicates mild hypoxemia requiring intervention?

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A98%
B93%
C99%
D96%

✓ Correct answer: B. 93% SpO2 of 93% indicates mild hypoxemia (normal ≥ 95%). Values below 90% indicate severe hypoxemia. The nurse should increase supplemental oxygen and notify the physician if SpO2 does not improve.

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