A nurse is providing home care for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Which order should the nurse question?

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Oxygen is generally ordered at a flow rate of 1 to 2 L/min for patients with chronic lung disease.Higher flow rates may suppress the hypoxic drive in patients who are chronic CO₂ retainers.B.D.Tiotropium and increasing activity as tolerated are common orders in COPD.A.A low-sodium diet is not contraindicated.

A Nurse Is Providing Home Care for a Patient with Chronic