A Patient Receiving Nasal O₂ at 3 L/min Complains of Nasal

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient receiving nasal O₂ at 3 L/min complains of nasal dryness and irritation. Which of the following actions would be appropriate?

• A) Recommending that the flow be decreased to 2 L/min
• B) Adding a humidifier to the delivery system
• C) Recommending that the flow be increased to 4 L/min
• D) Switching to a simple mask at 3 L/min