A Nurse Is Delivering Oxygen to a Client Via an Oxygen

question 35

Multiple Choice

A nurse is delivering oxygen to a client via an oxygen mask. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this procedure?

• A) Adjust the mask so it fits tightly around the face.
• B) For a mask with a reservoir, fill the reservoir half-full of oxygen.
• C) Remove the mask and dry the skin every two to three hours if the oxygen is running continuously.
• D) If the client is experiencing redness around the mask, remove and apply powder to the mask.

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Definitions:

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