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NCLEX-RN Flashcards: Oxygen Therapy Indications And Device Selection

Study Oxygen Therapy Indications And Device Selection in NCLEX-RN with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which device is preferred for a COPD patient needing controlled oxygen delivery to avoid worsening hypercapnia?

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ANSWER

Venturi mask. Precise FiO2_2 control maintains hypoxic drive, preventing CO2_2 retention in hypercapnia-prone patients.

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A 59-year-old client with COPD is in an acute care emergency department with severe dyspnea and audible wheezing. Vital signs: heart rate 124/min, respiratory rate 36/min, blood pressure 164/92 mm Hg, oxygen saturation 78% on room air; arterial blood gas: pH 7.28, PaCO2 70 mm Hg, PaO2 44 mm Hg. Which oxygen delivery device is most appropriate as an immediate, short-term intervention while preparing for additional respiratory support?
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