A nurse is performing pulse oximetry on an infant.Which of the following are appropriate sites for applying the probe in this patient? Select all that apply.
A)Forehead
B)Big toe
C)Mouth
D)Top or bottom of the foot
E)Sides of the heel

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Pulse oximetry probes can be placed on the big toe, top or bottom of the foot, and sides of the heel in infants, as these sites provide good access to capillary blood flow for accurate readings.

A Nurse Is Performing Pulse Oximetry on an Infant