Which device is typically used for delivering low-flow oxygen therapy?
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A nasal cannula is a commonly used low-flow oxygen delivery device that provides supplemental oxygen to patients through two small tubes placed in the nostrils.
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term oxygen therapy?
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In some patients, especially those with COPD, long-term high-flow oxygen therapy can suppress the body’s drive to breathe, leading to a buildup of carbon dioxide (hypercapnia).