A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of COPD and the health care provider orders BiPAP.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

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When BiPAP is initiated, especially in patients with underlying COPD, it is important to obtain ABG levels after the first hour and then per agency policy (usually every 2 to 6 hours) during the first day because these patients may retain carbon dioxide.BiPAP initial settings are 10 to 15 cm H?O for inspiratory pressure and 4 to 10 cm H?O for expiratory pressure.It is imperative that the mask have quick-release straps.In the case of an emergency (e.g., vomiting, respiratory arrest), quick-release straps allow the mask to be removed quickly.This system also allows the patient to remove the mask quickly as needed.

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