Adult health nursing -II BS Nursing
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10. A patient with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse should be cautious with high-flow oxygen because it can:

A. Cause respiratory alkalosis
B. Suppress the hypoxic drive to breathe
C. Lead to hyperventilation
D. Dry out mucous membranes excessively

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  • Cause respiratory alkalosis
  • Suppress the hypoxic drive to breathe
  • Lead to hyperventilation
  • Dry out mucous membranes excessively

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