The nurse plans client teaching for home oxygen therapy at 3 L/min. Which does the nurse choose for the outcome of client teaching?
1. Use a small E tank for all-day trips.
2. Secure oxygen tanks inside of a car.
3. Turn off oxygen to light cigarettes.
4. Keep a fire extinguisher within reach.
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2. The nurse teaches the client effectively when the client remembers to secure an oxygen tank in an upright position in a car's interior to prevent damage to the con-nector and tank.
1. A small E tank cannot deliver oxygen for more than 5 hours.
3. The client requiring home oxygen therapy should not smoke.
4. The client does not need to keep a fire extinguisher close.
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