Oxygen that is administered through a nasal cannula would be of LEAST benefit to a patient who:
A: is in need of long-term oxygen therapy.
B: is breathing greater than 12 times per minute.
C: breathes through his or her mouth.
D: has COPD and an oxygen saturation of 94%.
Answer: C: breathes through his or her mouth.
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