The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who has been prescribed continuous oxygen therapy at home. Which statement indicates the client correctly understands the teaching?
a. "I plan to wear my oxygen when I exercise and feel short of breath."
b. "I will use my portable oxygen when grilling burgers in the backyard."
c. "I plan to use cotton balls to cushion the oxygen tubing on my ears."
d. "I will only smoke while I am wearing my oxygen via nasal cannula."
ANS: C
Cotton balls can decrease pressure ulcers from the oxygen tubing. Continuous oxygen orders mean the client should wear the oxygen at all times. Oxygen fuels a fire. Wearing oxygen while grilling and smoking increases the risk for fire.
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