The home care nurse is visiting a patient who requires home oxygen therapy. Which of the following criteria indicates that an oxygen concentrator will serve the needs of the patient in the home environment?
A) The patient desires a low-maintenance oxygen delivery system that delivers oxygen flow rates up to 6 liters per minute.
B) The patient requires a high-flow system for use with a tracheostomy collar.
C) The patient desires a portable oxygen delivery system that delivers 2 liters per minute.
D) The patient's respiratory status requires a system that provides an FI02 of 50%.
Ans: C
Feedback: The use of oxygen concentrators is another means of providing varying amounts of oxygen, especially in the home setting. These portable devices are easy to operate and cost-effective. Oxygen concentrators require more maintenance than tank or liquid oxygen systems and generally do not deliver oxygen flow rates in excess of 4 L, which provides an FI02 of about 50%. The patient desiring a portable oxygen delivery system of 2 liters per minute will benefit from the use of an oxygen concentrator.
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