A patient is wearing a nasal cannula and begins to breathe through his mouth when he...
A patient is wearing a nasal cannula and begins to breathe through his mouth when he dozes off. What does this actually means?
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The patient wearing a nasal caanula begins to breathe through his mouth when he dozes off means he is not receiving the full benefits of oxygen therapy.Patients with chronic obstructive pilmonary disease suffer from insufficient gas exchange because of their airway damage.
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Question 11 (1 point) A patient is wearing a nasal cannula and they draw in room...
Question 11 (1 point) A patient is wearing a nasal cannula and they draw in room air along with the 02 from the nasal cannula. This is considered a: High Flow 02 device Low Flow 02 device There is now way to know with the amount of information given It would depend on the barometric pressure
2. A patient is receiving Oz by nasal cannula at 4 liters/min. She needs to be...
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8. During your home visit with Mrs. Emma Rock, she complains that the nasal cannula shenas...
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Question 11 (1 point) A patient is wearing a nasal cannula and they draw in room air along with the 02 from the nasal cannula. This is considered a: High Flow 02 device Low Flow 02 device There is now way to know with the amount of information given It would depend on the barometric pressure
2. A patient is receiving Oz by nasal cannula at 4 liters/min. She needs to be transported to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The E-cylinder must be attached horizontal to the hospital bed. What would be your considerations when selecting a cylinder and flow meter?
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