The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing mild shortness of breath during the immediate postoperative period, with oxygen saturation readings between $89 \%$ and $91 \%$. What method of oxygen delivery is most appropriate for the patients needs?

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A nasal cannula is used when the patient requires a low to medium concentration of oxygen for which precise accuracy is not essential. The Venturi mask is used primarily for patients with COPD because it can accurately provide an appropriate level of supplemental oxygen, thus avoiding the risk of suppressing the hypoxic drive. The patients respiratory status does not require a partial- or nonrebreathing mask.

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