A male adult is admitted because of an acetaminophen overdose. After transfer to the mental health unit, the client is told he has liver damage. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the client's discharge plan?

A. Humidifier bottle

Rationale: A humidifier bottle is often used with oxygen therapy to add moisture to the oxygen, preventing dryness of the nasal passages and throat. It is important for patient comfort, especially when oxygen is administered at higher flow rates for prolonged periods.

B. Lamb's wool

Rationale: Lamb's wool is not needed for starting oxygen therapy. It is typically used to provide padding and comfort in other situations, such as preventing pressure sores, but it has no role in the administration of oxygen.

C. Flowmeter

Rationale: A flowmeter is necessary to regulate the flow rate of oxygen. It ensures that the client receives the prescribed amount of oxygen (3 L/minute in this case), making it an essential component for administering oxygen therapy.

D. Tape

Rationale: Tape is not required for administering oxygen via a nasal cannula. It might be used to secure tubing in other contexts, but it is not specifically needed for starting oxygen therapy. The nasal cannula usually stays in place without the need for tape.

E. Suction cannister

Rationale: A suction canister is used in suctioning procedures to collect secretions and is not needed for starting oxygen therapy. It is relevant for managing airway secretions but unrelated to the administration of oxygen.

F. Nasal cannula

Rationale: A nasal cannula is the device through which oxygen is delivered to the client. It is specifically mentioned in the order and is essential for administering the oxygen.

G. Sterile water

Rationale: Sterile water is used to fill the humidifier bottle to provide humidified oxygen. This helps to prevent the drying effects of oxygen therapy on the mucous membranes, enhancing patient comfort.

A. Dosage in safe range: Ensures that the dosage of vancomycin falls within the acceptable range, minimizing the risk of toxicity.
B. Blood urea nitrogen 17 mg/dl (6.07 mmol/L): Normal BUN levels indicate adequate renal function, which is important for the excretion of vancomycin.
C. Potassium 4.4 mEq/L (4.4 mmol/L): While potassium levels are important for overall health, they are not directly related to the administration of vancomycin.
D. No known allergies: Absence of allergies reduces the risk of adverse reactions to the medication.
E. Peripheral IV in large vein: A peripheral IV in a large vein allows for the administration of vancomycin without complications such as phlebitis or infiltration.
F. While vancomycin is being used for prophylaxis against endocarditis in this case, this alone does not indicate the safety of administering the antibiotic. Other factors such as renal function and absence of allergies are more directly related to the safety of vancomycin administration.