Which one of the following oxygen administration systems will provide the patient with the greatest amount of oxygen?

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The nonrebreather face mask at 15 liters per minute can deliver up to 90% oxygen concentration to the patient, making it the system that can provide the greatest amount of oxygen. The nasal cannula can deliver up to 44% oxygen concentration at 15 liters per minute. The simple face mask can deliver up to 60% oxygen concentration at 12 liters per minute. The venturi face mask can only deliver a specific percentage of oxygen depending on the size of the ports and the flow rate set, so it may not be able to deliver as much oxygen as the nonrebreather face mask.

Which One of the Following Oxygen Administration Systems Will Provide