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wrbasek0

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Despite coaching and explaining the benefits of a nonrebreather face mask, a female patient with chest pain panics and states that she cannot tolerate the mask over her face. The more that she panics, the worse the chest pain becomes. Your best course of action is to:
 
  a. remove the nonrebreather mask and apply a simple face mask.
  b. decrease the oxygen flow rate entering the nonrebreather mask.
  c. disconnect the nonrebreather and replace it with a nasal cannula.
  d. discontinue oxygen therapy and continually monitor breath sounds.

Question 2

Which of the following occurs during the proper use of a nonrebreather mask?
 
  a. The air inhaled by the patient will be recycled with oxygen.
  b. The mask is comfortable and well tolerated by all patients when properly applied.
  c. The mask can deliver between 80 percent and 90 percent oxygen.
  d. Oxygen is delivered into the lungs when the patient not inhaling.



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sokh

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c




wrbasek0

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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