A nurse caring for a patient with COPD knows that which oxygen delivery device is most appropriate?
a. Nasal cannula
b. Simple face mask
c. Partial non-rebreather mask
d. Non-rebreather mask
A
Nasal cannulas deliver oxygen from 1 to 6 L/min. A patient with COPD should never receive more than 3 L/min because this decreases the drive to breathe, resulting in hypoventilation. All other devices are intended for flow rates greater than 6 L/min.
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