Asked by Takuya Miyaishi on Jul 29, 2024
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The nurse is caring for several patients who require oxygen therapy.The nurse anticipates an order for noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV) for the patients with which diagnoses? (Select all that apply. )
A) Pulmonary edema
B) Obstructive sleep apnea
C) Stroke with dysphagia
D) Congestive heart failure
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
A method of providing ventilatory support using a mask or similar device to increase air pressure in the lungs without the need for intubation.
Pulmonary Edema
A condition characterized by excess fluid in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A sleep disorder characterized by repeated stopping and starting of breathing due to throat muscles intermittently relaxing and blocking the airway during sleep.
- Examine various methods of oxygen supply to identify the most efficient technique for attaining elevated oxygen levels in emergency contexts.
- Clarify the distinctions between CPAP and BiPAP to patients and identify the suitable BiPAP settings according to the patient's medical status.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine various methods of oxygen supply to identify the most efficient technique for attaining elevated oxygen levels in emergency contexts.
- Clarify the distinctions between CPAP and BiPAP to patients and identify the suitable BiPAP settings according to the patient's medical status.
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