A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing dyspnea. The nurse understands that providing high-flow oxygen for this patient could be detrimental because it may:

  • Increase the patient's respiratory drive.
  • Suppress the hypoxic drive for breathing.
  • Cause fluid retention in the lungs.
  • Lead to metabolic alkalosis.
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