A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed oxygen therapy. The nurse understands that oxygen therapy is primarily aimed at: a) Decreasing airway inflammation b) Improving gas exchange and relieving hypoxemia c) Preventing bronchospasm d) Reducing mucus production.

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A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed oxygen therapy. The nurse understands that oxygen therapy is primarily aimed at: a) Decreasing airway inflammation b) Improving gas exchange and relieving hypoxemia c) Preventing bronchospasm d) Reducing mucus production.

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