Which of the following are acceptable methods of documenting the presence of hypoxemia in patients being considered for home O2 therapy?
1. Blood gas analysis
2. Pulse oximetry
3. Physical examination
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: A
As indicated in the practice guideline, O2 prescriptions must be based on documented hypox-emia, as determined by either blood gas analysis or oximetry.
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