The health care provider has ordered continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with the delivery of oxygenation. The patient asks the nurse what the benefit of CPAP is. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) CPAP allows a higher percentage of oxygen to be used
B) CPAP prevents the collapse of the patient's airway
C) CPAP eliminates the need for oxygen supplementation during the day
D) CPAP alters alveolar perfusion
B
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