A patient who is severely dyspneic and cyanotic enters the emergency department. What rate should a nurse administer oxygen to the patient?
a. 2 L to preserve the hypoxic drive
b. 6 L to relieve the dyspnea
c. 8 L, humidified, to liquefy secretions
d. 10 L, humidified aerosol, to dilate the bronchi
A
Low-dose oxygen is a safe initial dose to ensure that the hypoxic drive be preserved, especially for a patient whose history is unknown.
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