Multiple Choice
The nurse has orders to titrate the patient's oxygen to maintain a pulse oximetry level greater than 94%.The patient's pulse oximetry will not rise above 90% despite use of a nonrebreather mask.Which is the appropriate action of the nurse?
A) Insert an oral airway and apply a full face oxygen mask.
B) Call respiratory therapy to consider BiPAP support for the patient.
C) Remove the nonrebreather mask and replace it with a Venturi mask.
D) Place an oxygen nasal cannula underneath the patient's nonrebreather mask.
Correct Answer:
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