Which of the following would you consider recommending for a home care patient receiving na-sal CPAP who complains of severe nasal dryness?
1. Room vaporizer
2. Heat and moisture exchanger (HME)
3. In-line humidifier
4. Saline nasal spray
a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1, 3, and 4 only
c. 1, 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: D
Methods used to overcome excessive drying include in-line humidifiers, room vaporizers, HMEs, chin straps (to decrease loss of upper airway moisture), and saline nasal sprays.
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