Question

a 13 - year - old male tells you that he has had a cough for two weeks. he has an episode of coughing, and you hear an inspiratory whoop after each cough. you auscultate rhonchi in his left lower lung. his vital signs are p 100, r 22, bp 118/76, and spo2 is 93% on room air. does this patient need oxygen? if so what type? no yes, nasal canula at 2 - 6 lpm yes, non rebreather at 15 lpm yes, cpap yes, bvm at 15 lpm

Explanation:

The patient's SpO2 is 93% on room air. Normal SpO2 is typically 95 - 100%. A nasal cannula at 2 - 6 lpm is a common, non - invasive way to provide supplemental oxygen for mild - moderate hypoxemia. A non - rebreather (15 lpm) is for more severe hypoxemia (e.g., SpO2 < 90% with significant respiratory distress). CPAP is for sleep apnea or certain types of respiratory failure with specific pressure requirements. BVM (bag - valve - mask) is for more critical situations like apnea or severe respiratory failure requiring manual ventilation. Since the SpO2 is 93% (mild hypoxemia), nasal cannula is appropriate.

Answer:

Yes, nasal cannula at 2 - 6 lpm