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HAAD Exam - Health Authority of Abu Dhabi Practice Exam 04

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Time remaining120:00

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Question 1

MEDIUM

120:00

A patient with COPD is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 4 L/min. The nurse notes increasing drowsiness and a decreasing respiratory rate. What is the priority nursing action?

In COPD, excessive oxygen can worsen hypercapnia and lead to CO2 narcosis. The priority is to notify the provider and assess ventilation status with ABG while ensuring patient safety.

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Increase oxygen flow to 6 L/min to improve saturation

Notify the provider and prepare to obtain an ABG

Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe every hour

Place the patient in Trendelenburg position

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HAAD Exam - Health Authority of Abu Dhabi Practice Exam 04

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