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An infant with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) becomes irritable, diaphoretic, and tachypneic shortly after feeding. The nurse notes that the preductal SpO2 was 85% but is now 72%. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Increase the oxygen flow rate to maintain SpO2 above 90% Administer a bolus of IV fluids and notify the provider immediately Position the infant supine and stimulate gently Provide oral sucrose for comfort and continue monitoring

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Administer a bolus of IV fluids and notify the provider immediately

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