A Known COPD Patient Comes into the ER in Acute

question 15

Multiple Choice

A known COPD patient comes into the ER in acute distress due to bronchospasm.The patient is moderately hypoxemic,with a respiratory rate of 32.The physician would like him to have oxygen with a device that will deliver a precise FIO₂.Which of the following would you recommend?

• A)A nasal cannula
• B)A simple mask
• C)An air-entrainment mask
• D)A nonrebreathing mask

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