An infant at 36 weeks of gestation has increasing respirations (80 to 100 breaths/min with marked substernal retractions). The infant is given oxygen by continuous nasal positive airway pressure. Which arterial oxygen level would indicate hypoxia? A) PaO₂ of 67 B) PaO₂ of 89 C) PaO₂ of 45 D) PaO₂ of 73

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A PaO2 below 50 mmHg is considered hypoxia in infants. Therefore, a PaO2 of 45 mmHg would indicate hypoxia in this scenario. Options A, B, and D all have PaO2 levels above 50 mmHg.

An Infant at 36 Weeks of Gestation Has Increasing Respirations