When a Patient with COPD Is Receiving Oxygen, the Best

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a patient with COPD is receiving oxygen, the best action by the nurse is to

• A) avoid administration of oxygen at a rate of more than 2 L/min.
• B) minimize oxygen use to avoid oxygen dependency.
• C) administer oxygen according to the patient's level of dyspnea.
• D) maintain the pulse oximetry level at 90% or greater.

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