What nursing action is appropriate to prevent possible retinopathy in a preterm infant requiring oxygen therapy?
A) Monitor arterial oxygen levels with a pulse oximeter.
B) Position the head slightly lower than the body.
C) Administer low concentrations of oxygen.
D) Keep the infant's eyes covered at all times.

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Use of a pulse oximeter to carefully monitor arterial blood gases in high-risk infants continues to be a priority in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

What Nursing Action Is Appropriate to Prevent Possible Retinopathy in a Preterm