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A terminally ill adolescent on high-flow nasal cannula reports air hunger despite SpO2 96%. The parent asks why opioids are being discussed if oxygen saturation is normal. Which explanation is best?
Normal SpO2 proves dyspnea is not real
Opioids are used only to hasten death and never for dyspnea
High-flow therapy eliminates all causes of air hunger
Carefully titrated opioids can relieve air hunger even when SpO2 is normal
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