10. When administering supplemental oxygen to a hypoxemic pa…
10. When administering supplemental oxygen to a hypoxemic patient with a chronic lung disease, you should: A) recall that most patients with chronic lung diseases are stimulated to breathe by increased carbon dioxide levels. B) adjust the flow rate accordingly until you see symptom improvement, but be prepared to assist his or her ventilations. C) begin with a low oxygen flow rate, even if the patient is unresponsive, because high-flow oxygen may depress his or her breathing.D) avoid positive-pressure ventilation because the majority of patients with chronic lung disease are at increased risk for lung trauma.