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uestion 2 10 point The nurse applies oxygen, as prescibed, at 2L to a patient with emphysema. Which information would most Indicate that this measure has been effective? o2 sat 90% () PaO2 38% rise rate of 124 Speech clear Moving to the next question prevents changes to this answer. Question 2 of 6 8 alt ctrl

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Emphysema patient with SpO2 - 90% indicates oxygen therapy is effective. In such patients oxygen saturation remains between 90 - 95%. It is not recommended to provide excessive oxygen therapy as he is having Ostructive pulmonary disease.