You are called to treat a patient with a history of emphysema. The patient is anxious, has cyanosis and complains of severe dyspnea. He is on home oxygen at2 Ipm with a nasal cannula. Which of the following would be the appropriate intervention?Assisting ventilations with a bag-valve-mask.Encourage the patient to take his oral medication.Increasing the liter flow of the nasal cannula to 4 lpm.Switching the patient to a non-rebreather at 10 to 15 lpm.
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