For a client with COPD, a nurse anticipates the use of a:
A. Face tent
B. Face mask
C. Nasal cannula
D. Nonrebreathing mask
C
C. A nasal cannula is useful for low oxygen concentration for clients with chronic lung disease.
A. The face tent is a shieldlike device that fits under the client's chin and can deliver high levels of oxygen, not suitable for COPD.
B. The face mask fits over the client's mouth and nose and can deliver high levels of oxygen, not suitable for COPD.
D. The nonrebreathing mask delivers high levels of oxygen, not suitable for COPD.
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A) Infants B) Adolescents C) Middle-aged adults D) The elderly
Information about the magnitude or importance typically takes the form of:
A) Significance levels B) Effect size estimates C) Correlation coefficients D) Confidence intervals
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a. generally within 72 hours b. > 72 hours after exposure c. suddenly, quickly progressing to severe d. delayed, up to one week