A child with heart failure is receiving supplemental oxygen. The nurse understands that in addition to improving oxygen saturation, this intervention also helps to do which of the following?
A) Cause vasodilation
B) Increase pulmonary vascular resistance
C) Promote diuresis
D) Mobilize secretions
A
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Oxygen improves oxygen saturation and also functions as a vasodilator and decreases pulmonary vascular resistance. Diuretics promote dieresis. Chest physiotherapy helps to mobilize secretions.
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