An oxygen-dependent patient uses a nasal cannula at 3 L/min continuously at home. He complains that his liquid oxygen portable device runs out too quickly when he attends church services and prevents him from dining out in restaurants afterwards. Which of the following devices should the respiratory therapist recommend to resolve the issue?
A. Use a pulse-dose oxygen delivery system.
B. Take a backup E-size oxygen cylinder.
C. Reduce the oxygen flow to 2 L/min during church.
D. Insertion of a transtracheal oxygen catheter.
Ans: A. Use a pulse-dose oxygen delivery system.
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