A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive lung disease who is having difficulty breathing. The nurse should provide this patient with routine supplemental oxygen at
1. 2 to 3 L/min.
2. 3 to 4 L/min.
3. 4 to 5 L/min.
4. 5 to 6 L/min.
ANS: 1
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