NCLEX-PN
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Questions
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A client has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As the nurse enters the client's room, his oxygen is running at 6 liters per minute, his color is flushed and his respirations are 8 per minute. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lower the oxygen rate. A low oxygen level acts as a stimulus for respiration. A high concentration of supplemental oxygen removes the hypoxic drive to breathe, leading to increased hypoventilation, respiratory decompensation, and the development or worsening of respiratory acidosis. Unless corrected, it can lead to the client's death.
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