Oxygen by way of nasal cannula has been prescribed for a client with emphysema. The nurse checks the health care provider's prescriptions to ensure that the prescribed flow is not greater than which liter (L) per minute (min)?
A. 1 L/min
B. 3 L/min
C. 4 L/min
D. 6 L/min
Ans: B. 3 L/min
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The nurse leaders of a health care organization are creating plans to change clinical and organizational practices to support evidence-based practice. Which phase of the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation are the leaders implementing?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)