During a Bronchoscopy Procedure on a Pediatric Patient,the Therapist Notices

During a bronchoscopy procedure on a pediatric patient,the therapist notices that a patient's SpO₂ (oxygen saturation as determined by pulse oximetry) is 90%.What should the therapist do at this time?

A) Continue monitoring the patient as the procedure progresses.
B) Provide supplemental oxygen to the patient until the SPo₂ is 95%.
C) If the patient's SPo₂ falls to 88%,administer oxygen to achieve an SPo₂ of 90%.
D) Stop the bronchoscopy procedure until the patient's SPo₂ returns to its preprocedure level.

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