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The Therapist Has Evaluated a Neonate's Oxygenation Status to Be

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The therapist has evaluated a neonate's oxygenation status to be as follows: PaO2 40 mm Hg, and SpO2 80%. What should the therapist do at this time?


A) Continue monitoring the oxygen level of the neonate.
B) An FiO2 of 1.0 needs to be administered.
C) An FiO2 sufficient to raise the SpO2 to 90% needs to be given.
D) An FiO2 sufficient to elevate the PaO2 to 80 mm Hg should be provided.

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