A Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive

A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the health care provider prescribes bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) .Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A) Set the initial bi-level positive airway pressure (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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