A nurse is teaching a client about possible complications and hazards of home oxygen therapy. About which complications does the nurse plan to teach the client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Absorptive atelectasis
b. Combustion
c. Dried mucous membranes
d. Oxygen-induced hyperventilation
e. Toxicity
ANS: A, B, C, E
Complications of oxygen therapy include absorptive atelectasis, combustion, dried mucous membranes, and oxygen toxicity. Oxygen-induced hypoventilation is also a complication.
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