Patient safety precautions when working with oxygen involve
a. observation for signs of oxygen-introduced hyperventilation.
b. restriction of smoking.
c. removal of all oxygen devices when eating to prevent aspiration.
d. administration of oxygen at the nurse's discretion.
B
Patient safety precautions when working with oxygen involve administration of oxygen and monitoring of its effectiveness. Activities include restricting smoking, administering supplemental oxygen as ordered, observing for signs of oxygen-induced hypoventilation, monitoring the patient's ability to tolerate removal of oxygen while eating, and changing the oxygen delivery device from a mask to nasal prongs during meals as tolerated.
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