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Nursing Considerations for Oxygen Therapy
Nursing Considerations for Oxygen Therapy ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is providing oxygen therapy to a client. What is an important nursing consideration when applying a nasal cannula for oxygen delivery?
Securing the cannula tightly around the client's head may cause discomfort and impede circulation.
Placing the cannula in the client's mouth is not the correct placement for a nasal cannula.
Assessing the client's skin behind the ears for pressure ulcers is important when using devices that apply pressure, such as oxygen masks or headgear, but not specific to the nasal cannula.
Administering humidified oxygen through the cannula Explanation: Humidified oxygen should be administered through a nasal cannula to prevent drying of the nasal passages and promote client comfort. It is important for the nurse to ensure the oxygen is properly humidified to prevent mucosal irritation.
Answer: d. Administering humidified oxygen through the cannula
Explanation: Humidified oxygen should be administered through a nasal cannula to prevent drying of the nasal passages and promote client comfort. It is important for the nurse to ensure the oxygen is properly humidified to prevent mucosal irritation.
Incorrect choices:
a. Securing the cannula tightly around the client's head may cause discomfort and impede circulation.
b. Placing the cannula in the client's mouth is not the correct placement for a nasal cannula.
c. Assessing the client's skin behind the ears for pressure ulcers is important when using devices that apply pressure, such as oxygen masks or headgear, but not specific to the nasal cannula.