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Title: What nursing action is appropriate to prevent possible retinopathy in a preterm infant requiring ...
Post by: andi on Feb 6, 2018
What nursing action is appropriate to prevent possible retinopathy in a preterm infant requiring oxygen therapy?
 
  a. Monitor arterial oxygen levels with a pulse oximeter.
  b. Position the head slightly lower than the body.
  c. Administer low concentrations of oxygen.
  d. Keep the infant's eyes covered at all times.


Title: What nursing action is appropriate to prevent possible retinopathy in a preterm infant requiring ...
Post by: Many2100 on Feb 6, 2018
ANS: A
Use of a pulse oximeter to carefully monitor arterial blood gases in high-risk infants continues to be a priority in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).


Title: What nursing action is appropriate to prevent possible retinopathy in a preterm infant requiring ...
Post by: andi on Feb 6, 2018
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