The nurse is caring for several patients who require oxygen therapy.The nurse anticipates an order for noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV)for the patients with which diagnoses?

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Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is commonly used for conditions like pulmonary edema, obstructive sleep apnea, and congestive heart failure to improve ventilation and oxygenation. It is not typically used for stroke with dysphagia, which may require different interventions to manage swallowing difficulties and prevent aspiration.

The Nurse Is Caring for Several Patients Who Require Oxygen