The nurse is caring for a client with chronic hypercapnia and is to receive supplemental oxygen. Which of the following prescribed actions should the nurse implement?

Name: The nurse is caring for a client with chronic hypercapnia and is to receive supplemental oxygen. Which of the following prescribed actions should the nurse implement?
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Clients with chronic hypercapnia should receive O₂ through a low-flow device such as a nasal cannula at 1-2 L/minute or a Venturi mask at 24% to 28%.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Chronic Hypercapnia