You are admitting a 54-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The physician prescribes O2 at 24% FIO2. What is the most appropriate oxygen delivery method for this patient?
1) Nonrebreather mask
2) Nasal cannula
3) Partial rebreather mask
4) Venturi mask
ANS: 4
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