Question

When caring for a client with shortness of breath receiving oxygen at 4 L/minute, which assessment finding will demonstrate that oxygen therapy is effective?

a) Respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute
b) Decreased oxygen saturation
c) Cyanosis in the nail beds
d) Shallow and irregular breathing

Answer 1

A respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute indicates effective oxygen therapy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The assessment finding that will demonstrate that oxygen therapy is effective in a client with shortness of breath receiving 4 L/minute is a) Respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute. When the respiratory rate is within the normal range, it indicates that the client is able to maintain a sufficient exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, suggesting that the oxygen therapy is effective.