The nasal cannula is of MOST benefit to patients:

A) who require high oxygen concentrations.
B) with mild hypoxemia and claustrophobia.
C) with an acute exacerbation of emphysema.
D) who are hypoxic and are mouth-breathers.


Answer: B) with mild hypoxemia and claustrophobia.

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