Patients exposed to FɪO₂ greater than or equal to 50% are at risk for which of the following?
1)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
2)O₂ toxicity
3)Permanent lung damage
4)Atelectasis

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Oxygen is considered a type of medication.If a patient is exposed to large amounts for a long period of time,all of the aforementioned can occur except for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,which is considered a disease process not a complication.

Patients Exposed to FɪO₂ Greater Than or Equal to 50