When a Hospitalized Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

question 30

Multiple Choice

When a hospitalized patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is receiving oxygen, the best action by the nurse is to

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

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