A client is to be discharged home on oxygen therapy. What information does the nurse teach the client?
a. "Carry the H cylinder tank on short trips."
b. "Only use the E tank when stationary."
c. "The D or C cylinder can be carried."
d. "Roll the tank gently when transporting."
C
The D and C cylinders are small enough to be carried. The H cylinder cannot be carried. The E tank can be transported. The tanks should not be rolled and should be carried only in a stand or a rack.
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