2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen therapy at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which assessment finding indicates the need to increase the oxygen flow rate?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 88% is below the target range (92 - 96%) for COPD clients, indicating the need to increase oxygen flow to improve oxygenation.

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