When monitoring a patient receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula, which of the following observations warrants immediate intervention?
a. An oxygen flow rate of 15 LPM
b. Prongs in the nostrils that curve posteriorly into the nose
c. Tubing that is positioned over the ears and under the chin
d. Normal patient breathing while the nasal cannula is in place
Answer: a
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