During continuous monitoring of an active 5-year-old patient with a finger pulse oximetry probe, you obtain frequent and repeated false low HbO₂ alarms (less than 90%). Which of the following would be the best action to take in this situation?

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False alarms can often be caused by unstable sensor placement, so relocating the sensor to a more stable location may help to correct the issue. Sedating the patient and restraining the arms or resetting the alarm limits may not be necessary or helpful. Using a spot check instead of continuous monitoring may not provide enough data to accurately monitor the patient's oxygen saturation levels.

During Continuous Monitoring of an Active 5-Year-Old Patient with a Finger