When a hospitalized patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is receiving oxygen, the best action by the nurse is to
A) minimize oxygen use to avoid oxygen dependency.
B) maintain the pulse oximetry level at 90% or greater.
C) administer oxygen according to the patient's level of dyspnea.
D) avoid administration of oxygen at a rate of more than 2 L/min.
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