During bronchial hygiene therapy in the Trendelenburg position,the patient's SpO₂ decreases from 92% on a 35% Venturi mask to 80% during the first 5 minutes of the therapy.What intervention would be the most correct for the Respiratory Care Practitioner to take at this time?

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If a patient becomes hypoxemic during treatment,administer 100% oxygen,stop therapy immediately,return the patient to original resting position,and consult the physician.Ensure adequate ventilation.Hypoxemia during postural drainage may be avoided in unilateral lung disease by placing the involved lung uppermost with patient on his or her side.

During Bronchial Hygiene Therapy in the Trendelenburg Position,the Patient's SpO₂