To Prevent Possible Retinopathy in a Preterm Infant Requiring Oxygen

question 16

Multiple Choice

To prevent possible retinopathy in a preterm infant requiring oxygen therapy, the nurse will:

• A) Monitor arterial oxygen levels with a pulse oximeter
• B) Position with the head slightly lower than the body
• C) Administer low concentrations of oxygen
• D) Keep the infant's eyes covered at all times

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Definitions:

Antagonist

In pharmacology, a substance that acts against and blocks an action within the body, or in literature, a character who opposes the protagonist.

Hallucinations

Perception-like experiences without an external stimulus, evident in conditions like schizophrenia, characterized by seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren't present.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that reduces neuronal excitability.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and activates them, thereby producing a biological response.