A client with severe COPD is prescribed oxygen therapy. The nurse understands that administering oxygen at a high flow rate could result in which complication?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
For clients with severe COPD, the primary respiratory drive is often based on hypoxemia. High-flow oxygen can suppress this drive, leading to hypoventilation and increased CO2 retention.
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