An 8-year-old child is receiving moderate sedation for a medical procedure. the nurse is assessing the child's level of sedation. his gag reflex is intact, he's breathing comfortably on his own, and he opens his eyes on verbal request. the nurse recognizes that the child is:

Conscious sedation or moderate sedation refers to a medication utilized at the time of the processes to assist one feel calm and relaxed. In this, one will be awake and would possess the tendency to follow the instructions without any pain or anxiety. Moderate sedation can be used for processes like wound repair, colonoscopy, dental work, or cataract removal.  

During moderate sedation, the patient reacts purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or complemented by light tactile stimulation. In the given case, as the child is responding appropriately towards the verbal request, it suggests that the child is suitably sedated.  

hypoxemia refers to a below usual concentration of oxygen in the blood, mainly in the arteries. hypoxemia is an indication of an issue associated with circulation or breathing and may lead to various symptoms like shortness of breath.  

the condition is identified by determining the level of oxygen in the blood sample obtained from an artery. it can also be predicted by determining the oxygen saturation of the blood with the application of a pulse oximeter.  

the normal arterial oxygen is about 75 to 100 mm hg. the values underneath 60 mm hg is generally considered with the requirement for supplemental oxygen. the normal pulse oximeter readings generally range between 95 to 100 percent. the values under 90 percent are regarded as low.  

in the given case, the oxygen saturation is measured at 93 percent, hence, there is no need to administer oxygen, that is, one should withhold oxygen.