A Patient Complaining of Shortness of Breath and a History

question 110

Multiple Choice

A patient complaining of shortness of breath and a history of asthma has the following vital signs: pulse 96, respirations 20, blood pressure 132/86, and SpO₂ 92% on room air. Mild wheezing is noted bilaterally and the patient states that she has run out of her rescue inhaler (albuterol) . Regarding the patient's respiratory status, you would administer:

• A) 2 lpm O₂ through a nasal cannula.
• B) 4 lpm O₂ through a nasal cannula.
• C) 12 lpm O₂ through a nonrebreather.
• D) 15 lpm O₂ through a nonrebreather.

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