The Therapist Has Applied a Bandage-Type Pulse Oximetry Probe Too

question 10

Multiple Choice

The therapist has applied a bandage-type pulse oximetry probe too tightly to an infant's finger.What problem can be expected to occur in this situation?

• A)The SPo₂ will read erroneously low.
• B)The SPo₂ will read erroneously high.
• C)The monitor will display a message indicating inadequate pulse.
• D)The monitor will display fluctuating SPo₂ values between being erroneously low and high.

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