In setting up a home care chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient for continuous low-flow O2 therapy through an O2 concentrator, which of the following additional equipment must you provide?
a. Pressure-reducing valve
b. Backup gas cylinder
c. Emergency generator
d. Backup concentrator
ANS: B
You must ensure that all such systems have an emergency backup supply.
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