A nurse is caring for a client who is unable to breathe efficiently by himself. The physician has directed the nurse to put the client on oxygen therapy. The client is receiving a high concentration of oxygen
At what level should a nurse consider using a humidifier for the client? A) 1 L/min
B) 2 L/min
C) 3 L/min
D) 4 L/min
D
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The nurse should use a humidifier when the client has been receiving more than 4 L/min of oxygen over an extended period. A humidifier is a device that produces small water droplets and may be used during oxygen administration because oxygen dries the mucous membranes. In most cases, oxygen is humidified only when more than 4 L/min is administered for an extended period. When humidification is desired, a bottle is filled with distilled water and attached to the flowmeter.
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