A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed oxygen therapy. The nurse administers oxygen cautiously to avoid: A) Hypoxemia B) Hypercapnia C) Respiratory alkalosis D) Respiratory acidosis

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A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) is prescribed oxygen therapy.
The nurse administers oxygen cautiously to
avoid: A) Hypoxemia B) Hypercapnia C)
Respiratory alkalosis D) Respiratory acidosis
Transcribed Image Text:A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed oxygen therapy. The nurse administers oxygen cautiously to avoid: A) Hypoxemia B) Hypercapnia C) Respiratory alkalosis D) Respiratory acidosis
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