A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is experiencing pneumonia. The nurse applies oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. When the nurse leaves the room, a family member increases the oxygen to 5 L. Which complication may occur?

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Increasing oxygen to 5 L/min in a COPD patient can suppress their respiratory drive, potentially leading to apnea.

A Client Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Is Experiencing