Nursing Considerations Related to the Administration of Oxygen in an Infant

question 2

Multiple Choice

Nursing considerations related to the administration of oxygen in an infant include which of the following?

• A)Humidify oxygen if infant can tolerate it.
• B)Assess infant to determine how much oxygen should be given.
• C)Ensure uninterrupted delivery of the appropriate oxygen concentration.
• D)Direct oxygen flow so that it blows directly into the infant's face in a hood.

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