The Therapist Is Treating a Very Irritable Young Child with Upper

question 6

Multiple Choice

The therapist is treating a very irritable young child with upper airway obstruction. Which oxygen device will be the most appropriate to administer the greatest concentration of helium?

• A) Close-fitting nonrebreathing mask
• B) Close-fitting partial rebreathing mask
• C) Nasal cannula
• D) High-flow nasal cannula

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