A premature infant needs supplemental O2 therapy. A nursing intervention that reduces the risk of retrolental fibroplasia is to:

A premature infant needs supplemental O2 therapy. A nursing intervention that reduces the risk of retrolental fibroplasia is to:
A . Maintain O2at <40%
B . Maintain O2at>40%
C . Give moist O2at>40%
D .  Maintain on 100% O2

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Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Retrolental fibroplasia is the result of prolonged exposure to high levels of O2in premature infants. Complications are hemorrhage and retinal detachment. (B, C, D) O2concentration is too high.