How Should Oxygen Therapy Be Administered to Chronically Hypercapnic Patients

question 47

Multiple Choice

How should oxygen therapy be administered to chronically hypercapnic patients?

• A)avoid giving any supplemental oxygen
• B)give as much oxygen as possible (60% to 100%)
• C)withhold oxygen until the patient is intubated
• D)give as much oxygen as required to maintain adequate oxygenation

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