When administering oxygen via nasal prongs to a patient, the nurse should
a. apply water-soluble lubricant to the prongs before inserting
b. position nasal prongs into the patient's nares with curves of prongs pointing toward the floor of the nostrils
c. tape the cannula tubing to the patient's face
d. lubricate the prongs with petroleum jelly before inserting
B
The cannula should not be taped to the patient's face. The nasal prongs should not be lubricated before inserting them into the patient's nares. The nurse should position the prongs into the nares with the curves pointing toward the floor of the nostrils for comfort and ideal oxygen delivery.
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