Which Important Precaution Should the Nurse Include When Instructing an Emphysema

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which important precaution should the nurse include when instructing an emphysema patient on the use of home oxygen?

• A) Use oxygen only when extremely short of breath.
• B) Keep the home oxygen regulator set on 6 L.
• C) Use home oxygen at night while sleeping.
• D) Limit to 1 to 2 L oxygen flow.

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Definitions:

Co-sleeping

A custom in which parents and their children (usually infants) sleep together in the same room.

Infant-parent

Relating to the relationship, interactions, and bond between a baby and their primary caregivers, usually the parents.

Dozing Sleep

A light stage of sleep characterized by a semi-conscious state of drowsiness or nodding off.

Rapid Eye Movement

A phase of sleep characterized by quick movements of the eyes, increased brain activity, and dreaming.