BS Nursing Critical Care Nursing
nmdcat.online June 6, 2026

76. A patient in acute respiratory failure is receiving high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and is becoming increasingly agitated and hypoxemic. What urgent intervention might be indicated?

A. Increase HFNC flow rate
B. Prepare for intubation and mechanical ventilation
✓
C. Administer a sedative only
D. Administer more HFNC oxygen

📖 Additional Information

  • Increase HFNC flow rate
  • Prepare for intubation and mechanical ventilation
  • Administer a sedative only
  • Administer more HFNC oxygen

🔗 Share This Question

Categories

View all →