A Resident Receives Oxygen at 2 L/min

question 16

Multiple Choice

A resident receives oxygen at 2 L/min. You note that the flow rate is at 4 L/min. What should you do?

• A) Do nothing. The flow rate is within normal range.
• B) Adjust the flow rate.
• C) Tell the nurse.
• D) Ask how the person feels.

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Dependent Variable

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