Which of the following statements are true regarding the wea…
Which of the following statements are true regarding the weaning and monitoring of patients requiring supplemental oxygen: Any adjustments in FiO2 should never exceed 5% An example of an appropriate response to a desaturation episode may include identifying apnea as the cause, and responding with tactile stimulation. The physician should be notified if a patient was requiring 0.28 FiO2 at 1.5 lpm for the past 48 hours but is now steadily requiring 0.46 FiO2 at 1.5 lpm. Determining a reliable pulse ox reading requires exclusion of motion artifact, confirming sensor placement and integrity, and ensuring a reliable waveform.
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