The nurse is administering oxygen to a pt who is hypoxic and has chronic high levels of carbon dioxide. Which oxygen therapy prevents a respiratory complication for this pt?
a. Fio2 higher than usual 2-4L/min per nasal cannula
b. venturi mask of 40% for the delivery of oxygen
c. lower concentration of oxygen per nasal cannula
d. variable Fio2 via partial rebreather mask
Answer: c. lower concentration of oxygen per nasal cannula
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