You are called to the home of a 75-year-old patient with end-stage lung cancer. The patient's daughter states that she called because the patient is experiencing increasing dyspnea. The patient is on home oxygen at 4 liters per minute; however, the daughter states that the patient's SpO₂ is "way lower than normal." What would be the best course of action in this situation?

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Examining the patient's oxygen equipment ensures it is functioning properly, which could resolve the issue if there's a problem with the equipment.

You Are Called to the Home of a 75-Year-Old Patient