Which statement by the nursing student indicates an understanding of the purpose of administering oxygen by nasal cannula?
a. with a nasal cannula, a wide range of oxygen flow rates and concentrations can be delivered
b. a min. flow rate of 5L/min is needed to prevent the rebreathing of exhaled air
c. it works by pulling in a proportional amount of room air for each liter flow of oxygen
d. it is often used for chronic lung disease and for any pt needing long term oxygen therapy
Answer: d. it is often used for chronic lung disease and for any pt needing long term oxygen therapy
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