The nurse is checking the oxygen flow rate on several patients. All flow meters are set at 2 L/min. The nurse should question this flow rate for which delivery system(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nasal cannula
b. Simple face mask
c. Oxymizer
d. Venturi mask
B, D
Flow rates for a nasal cannula are 1 to 6 L/min, and flow rates for an oxymizer are 1 to 15 L/min, so 2 L/min is appropriate for either device. Flow rates for a simple face mask are 5 to 8 L/min to prevent rebreathing of CO2 . Flow rates for a Venturi mask are 4 to 12 L/min, and a specific rate is necessary to deliver a specific FiO2 .
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