A Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of COPD and the Health

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of COPD and the health care provider orders BiPAP.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A)Set the initial BiPAP settings at 4 to 8 cm H₂O for inspiration and expiration.
• B)Draw arterial blood gas (ABG) levels after the first hour.
• C)Make sure the mask does not have quick-release straps.
• D)Set the initial BiPAP settings at 4 to 10 cm H₂O for inspiration and at 10 to 15 cm H2O for expiration.

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