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A nasal cannula with a liter flow of 2 L/min applied to a patient with a normal ventilatory pattern delivers an oxygen concentration of approximately: a. 24%. c. 32%. b. 28%. d. 36%.

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A nasal cannula with a liter flow of 2 L/min applied to a patient with a normal ventilatory pattern delivers an oxygen concentration of approximately:

a. 24%. c. 32%.

b. 28%. d. 36%.

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