A pediatric patient on high-flow oxygen therapy is being continuously monitored with a finger pulse oximetry probe. There are frequent and repeated false low SpO2 alarms (less than 90%). Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend in this situation?
A. Sedate the patient and restrain his arms.
B. Reset the low alarm limit to the 80% to 85% range.
C. Use a spot-check instead of continuous monitoring.
D. Relocate the sensor to the forehead or ear lobe.
Ans: D. Relocate the sensor to the forehead or ear lobe.
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