An oxygen cylinder is turned on, and the gauge registers in the green range. What action should the nurse take at this time?
a. Apply the oxygen as ordered.
b. Notify the respiratory therapy department.
c. Obtain a new cylinder of oxygen.
d. Adjust the flowmeter slightly below what is ordered.
A
The gauge should register in the green range, which indicates that there is an adequate amount of oxygen in the cylinder. The respiratory therapy department oversees oxygen administration, but there is no reason to contact them because there is no problem. The cylinder of oxygen being used is fine and does not need to be replaced at this time. The oxygen rate is considered medica-tion and should not be changed.
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