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What is the oximeter metric for diagnosing pneumonia and on physical exam you would you hear crackles?
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Pulse Oximeter: The pulse oximeter measures your heart rate and oxygen content of blood. You may or may not hear abnormal breath sounds with lung exam.
Answered 6/10/2020
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