A respiratory therapist is preparing to administer IPV thera…

A respiratory therapist is preparing to administer IPV therapy to a patient in the ICU. The patient is receiving oxygen by heated high-flow nasal cannula at 30% oxygen and a flow of 30 L/min. The patient is alert, oriented, cooperative, and eating her lunch. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do?

A respiratory therapist is preparing to administer IPV thera…

A respiratory therapist is preparing to administer IPV therapy to a patient in the ICU. The patient is receiving oxygen by heated high-flow nasal cannula at 30% oxygen and a flow of 30 L/min. The patient is alert, oriented, cooperative, and eating her lunch. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do?

While reviewing the chart of a 25-year-old patient admitted…

While reviewing the chart of a 25-year-old patient admitted from the emergency department following blunt chest trauma, the respiratory therapist notes an order for OPEP every 6 hours. Prior to initiating therapy, patient assessment reveals the following:Heart rate: 135/minuteRespiratory rate: 35/minuteBlood pressure: 110/50SpO2: 87% on airBreath sounds: Clear with diminished aeration on the rightThe patient is complaining of right-sided chest discomfort. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do?