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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 (oxygen saturation as determined by pulse oximetry) ,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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