A newborn is admitted into the nursery and is started on an FIO₂ of 35% through an isolette.The patient's arterial blood gas is drawn and his PaO₂ measured to be 88 mmHg.What would be the associated risk for this patient?
A) Oxygen toxicity
B) Absorption atelectasis
C) Oxygen induced hypoventilation
D) Retinopathy of prematurity

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Careful monitoring of blood gases (to maintain the PaO₂ between 50 and 80-mm Hg)is important to prevent retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

A Newborn Is Admitted into the Nursery and Is Started