The male client who is receives continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) tells the nurse that he feels like he is suffocating during the treatments. Which does the nurse implement to facilitate client therapy?
1. Try saline solution nasal spray.
2. Use oral breathing techniques.
3. Loosen the straps for the seal.
4. Decrease the pressure settings.
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4. The nurse responds to the client complaint by setting the pressure at a slightly lower setting and teaching the client that the feeling of suffocation dissipates over time with regular usage. If the client tolerates the new pressure, the nurse provides the client an opportunity to adjust to the setting and increases the pressure as tolerated to comply with the prescription.
1. Nasal spray is ineffective therapy for feelings of suffocation during CPAP therapy.
2. Oral breathing is ineffective during CPAP because the device is fitted over the nose; if the client mouth breathes during therapy, the high pressure cannot be achieved.
3. The CPAP requires a tight seal for effectiveness to establish high pressure.
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