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    Ati 232g paediatrics proctored exam sect 2

    A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 1 week old infant who has a prescription for home oxygen and pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Notifying the doctor if the pulse oximeter consistently reads 100% is unnecessary. An oxygen saturation of 100% can be normal for some infants, but the need for concern arises if there are other signs of distress or if the prescribed oxygen level is different. B. The probe can be applied to a finger or a toe, which is appropriate for monitoring oxygen saturation. C. Excessive movement can indeed affect the accuracy of the pulse oximeter readings, which is an important point to understand. D. Rotating the probe every 24 hours is necessary to prevent skin irritation and pressure sores.

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