Asked by Mckensi Bradley on Jun 10, 2024

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An infant born prematurely has irregular breathing patterns and short periods when breathing stops altogether.Which device will be utilized to facilitate respiratory status assessment for this patient after discharge?

A) Oxygen flowmeter
B) Apnea monitor
C) End-tidal CO2 monitor
D) Incentive spirometer

Apnea Monitor

A device used to monitor breathing and alert caregivers when breathing stops or becomes irregularly shallow.

Prematurely

Occurring or happening before the expected or usual time, often used to describe births that occur before 37 weeks of gestation.

Breathing Patterns

The rhythm, depth, and rate of an individual's breathing, which can indicate health status or respiratory issues.

  • Illustrate the appropriate choice and use of tools for measuring vital signs.
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Denise BossertJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Apnea monitors are used to sense when the patient is having periods when breathing stops.End-tidal carbon dioxide monitors detect the amount of CO₂ exhaled with each breath and are commonly used on intubated patients on ventilators.Incentive spirometers are used to encourage deep breaths following surgery.Oxygen flowmeters regulate how much oxygen is delivered to the patient through a mask or nasal cannula.