The nurse discharges the client who has concerns about using oxygen in the home. Which does the nurse include in client teaching to allay client fears?
1. Store the oxygen containers horizontally.
2. Put "No Smoking" signs on oxygen tanks.
3. Transport oxygen tanks in the car's trunk.
4. Place oxygen 8 feet away from flames.
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4. The nurse discharges the client with useful information for oxygen safety in the home by instructing the client to keep the oxygen tank at least 10 feet away from open flames to prevent the oxygen enhancement of a fire.
1. The nurse instructs the client to store oxygen tanks in a vertical position to protect the seal and regulator on the top of the tank.
2. The nurse instructs the client to place "No Smoking" signs on doors into the house and in several places throughout the house to remind visitors of the hazard.
3. The nurse instructs the client to transport oxygen tanks in the car interior in a se-cured, upright position to protect the end of the tank.
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