Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) who has been in the hospital for several days.The patient complains of shortness of breath and asks the nurse to turn up his oxygen to compensate for his labored breathing.What is the best nursing response?
A) Turn up the patient's oxygen flow by 1 liter.
B) Call the physician for an order to turn up the oxygen.
C) Assess the patient in an attempt to identify the cause of the shortness of breath.
D) Ask the patient what he usually keeps his oxygen set on at home.
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