You are caring for a patient with chronic bronchitis. The patient has an SpO2 of 90%. You should:
A) administer supplemental oxygen at high flow 15 lpm via NRB.
B) administer supplemental oxygen at high flow, via CPAP.
C) administer supplemental oxygen at low flow, via nasal cannula.
D) do nothing, as this is an expected reading.
C
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a. Physician b. Pharmacy manager c. Pharmacy technician d. Nurse practitioner
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