A patient who was admitted with symptoms of hypoxia is changed from a face mask to a nasal cannula for oxygen delivery. The nurse realizes that this patient's condition is

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Changing from a face mask to a nasal cannula for oxygen delivery indicates that the patient's condition is improving as they may require less oxygen and can tolerate the lesser flow rate provided by the nasal cannula.

A Patient Who Was Admitted with Symptoms of Hypoxia Is