How Do Nurses Monitor and Document Oxygenation Status?
Nurses play a critical role in monitoring and documenting oxygenation status by:
- Regularly Checking Vital Signs: Including respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and heart rate. - Performing Physical Assessments: Observing for signs of respiratory distress, cyanosis, and using auscultation to listen for abnormal breath sounds. - Recording and Reporting Findings: Documenting oxygenation levels, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record and communicating significant changes to the healthcare team.
