Use of oxygen therapy in the patient who is hypercapnic may result in which situation?

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Deoxygenated hemoglobin carries more CO₂ compared with oxygenated hemoglobin.Administration of oxygen increases the proportion of oxygenated hemoglobin,which causes increased release of CO₂ at the lung level.Because of the risk of CO₂ accumulation,all patients who are chronically hypercapnic require careful low-flow oxygen administration.

Use of Oxygen Therapy in the Patient Who Is Hypercapnic