The nurse needs to supply supplemental oxygen to the client for spontaneous breathing through an artificial airway. Which technique does the nurse choose for oxygen administration to achieve the goal?
1. Uses nonhumidified oxygen
2. Leaves fluid in oxygen tubing
3. Applies bilateral sterile gloves
4. Attaches T piece to the airway
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4. The nurse attaches a T piece to the client's airway with humidified oxygen, allow-ing the client to breathe spontaneously, because the T piece is an oxygen delivery device incapable of controlling the respiratory rate, depth, or cycle.
1. The nurse uses humidified oxygen whenever possible to prevent irritation of the respiratory mucosa.
2. The nurse clears fluid from the tubing to prevent growth of microorganisms.
3. The nurse wears clean gloves to apply the oxygen because respiratory care per-formed beyond the trachea is a clean procedure.
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