When Providing Discharge Instructions to a Patient Who Has Been

question 23

Multiple Choice

When providing discharge instructions to a patient who has been prescribed home oxygen therapy, a nurse teaches the patient to do which of the following?

• A) Burn candles near the oxygen source.
• B) Avoid smoking near the oxygen source.
• C) Avoid wearing wool blankets or sweaters.
• D) Use extension tubing to move around the house.
• E) Use an open-flame heater near the oxygen source.

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