The nurse discharges the client to home with continuous oxygen at 3 L/min by nasal cannula. Which instruction does the nurse emphasize to the client and family about the client's wood stove?

Question

1. Distance client at least eight feet from a stove.
2. Ask provider to prescribe oxygen by face mask.
3. Tell client the heating system must be changed.
4. Tell client to leave room when stove is being lit.

Answer 1

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1. The nurse instructs the client and family to remain at least 8 feet away from the stove at all times to avoid igniting the oxygen cylinder because the client should wear the nasal cannula continuously; thus, another person must maintain the wood stove fire for the client's heat.
2. Changing the oxygen delivery mode will not affect the required distance from the stove for the client.
3. The wood stove can continue to provide the client's heat if the client remains at least 10 feet away from it.
4. As long as the client is a safe distance from the stove, the client can remain in the room for lighting.