Nursing Considerations Related to the Administration of Oxygen in an Infant

question 43

Multiple Choice

Nursing considerations related to the administration of oxygen in an infant include to:

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

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