To make a patient most comfortable in the event they experience an asthma attack, how should oxygen be administered?
A. Use a positive pressure delivery system.
B. Increase the patient's oxygen intake by no more than 10%.
C. Adjust the rate of flow on the oxygen tank to its maximum level.
D. Allow the patient to hold the face mask.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
An exaggerated feeling of depression or unrest, characterized by a mood of general dissatisfaction, restlessness, discomfort, and unhappiness, is ________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word