A nurse uses a nasal cannula to deliver oxygen to a client who has been diagnosed with chronic lung disease. What is an important thing to remember when using a nasal cannula?
A) It can cause the nasal mucosa to dry in case of high flow.
B) It can cause anxiety in clients who are claustrophobic.
C) It can create a risk of suffocation.
D) It can result in an inconsistent amount of oxygen.
A
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When using a nasal cannula to deliver oxygen to a client, the nurse should remember that the nasal cannula can cause the nasal mucosa to dry in case of high oxygen flow. A simple mask can cause anxiety in clients who are claustrophobic. Clients using a partial rebreather mask are at risk of suffocation. A face tent may deliver an inconsistent amount of oxygen, depending on environmental loss.
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