Question # 17

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula. The nurse notes that the patient is becoming increasingly short of breath. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

Options:

A.

Increase the oxygen flow rate immediately

B.

Assess the patient’s oxygen saturation level

C.

Discontinue the oxygen therapy to avoid oxygen toxicity

D.

Place the patient in a supine position to improve ventilation

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