Which manifestations in a client receiving oxygen therapy at 60% for more than 24 hours alerts you to the possibility of oxygen toxicity?
A. Increased dyspnea
B. Decreased rate and depth of respiration
C. Wheezing on inhalation and exhalation
D. Increased excretion of thick, white, frothy sputum
A
Oxygen toxicity damages the alveolar membrane, stimulating the formation of a hyaline mem-brane and impairing gas exchange. Clients become increasingly more dyspneic and hypoxic.
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