You Are Caring for a Patient with Chronic Bronchitis

question 35

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a patient with chronic bronchitis. The patient has an SpO₂ of 90%. You should:

• A) administer supplemental oxygen at high flow 15 lpm via NRB.
• B) administer supplemental oxygen at high flow, via CPAP.
• C) administer supplemental oxygen at low flow, via nasal cannula.
• D) do nothing, as this is an expected reading.

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