A patient who has been extubated postoperatively is retaining carbon dioxide.To avoid reintubating this patient the nurse would expect to manage which intervention?
A)Insertion of an oral airway
B)Insertion of a nasal airway
C)Use of noninvasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)
D)Use of continuous positive airway ventilation (CPAP)

Question

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Noninvasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) can help the patient to breathe without reintubation. The use of an airway device (oral or nasal) or CPAP is not appropriate for managing carbon dioxide retention.

A Patient Who Has Been Extubated Postoperatively Is Retaining Carbon