Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A newborn who was born at 30 weeks of gestation.A nurse is preparing to administer oxygen via hood therapy to a newborn who was born at 30 weeks of gestation. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action when providing care to this infant?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Maintaining 93-95% oxygen saturation ensures adequate oxygenation without hyperoxia risks. Trendelenburg, orogastric tubes, or hood removal are inappropriate.