The nurse is checking the oxygen flow rate on several patients.All flowmeters are set at 2 L/min.The nurse should question this flow rate for which delivery system(s)? (Select all that apply. )
A)Nasal cannula
B)Simple face mask
C)Oxymizer
D)Venturi mask

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Flow rates for a nasal cannula are 1 to 6 L/min,and flow rates for an oxymizer are 1 to 15 L/min,so 2 L/min is appropriate for either device.Flow rates for a simple face mask are 5 to 8 L/min to prevent rebreathing of CO?.Flow rates for a Venturi mask are 4 to 12 L/min,and a specific rate is necessary to deliver a specific FiO?.

The Nurse Is Checking the Oxygen Flow Rate on Several