A nurse is using a non-rebreather mask to administer oxygen to an adult client who is in respiratory distress. Which nursing intervention should the nurse employ when using this type of oxygen delivery device?
The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest in the supine position. The nurse obtains vital signs and notes that the client has an oxygen saturation of 89% on room air. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
A nurse is working with a client who uses supplemental oxygen at home. The nurse is teaching the client about how to be safe with oxygen at home to prevent fires. Which information is correct when teaching a client about fire prevention when oxygen is nearby?
A client needs 5 liters of oxygen. Which of the following devices is appropriate for use with an oxygen flow rate of 5 liters? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from surgery in the post-anesthesia care unit. The client has a room air oxygen saturation of 86%, while their baseline oxygen level before surgery was 94% on room air. The nurse recognizes that which of the following factors would most likely contribute to this? Select all that apply.
A home health nurse is working with a client who uses oxygen in his home. The client has decreased activity tolerance and is unable to walk very far without becoming short of breath. Which of the following interventions would the nurse use to help the client plan for a disaster?
A nurse is caring for a client who uses supplemental oxygen by nasal cannula. The provider left the following order: “O2 by nasal cannula to keep saturations >95% and PaO2 >80 mmHg.” In this situation, which describes the PaO2?
A 70-year-old client with newly diagnosed emphysema is being discharged from the hospital after undergoing pulmonary function testing. The client will need supplemental oxygen at home. The nurse case manager meets with the client to discuss home care needs and to provide teaching about accessing supplies. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?
A cardiac client is recovering from anesthesia following open heart surgery. The client uses a CPAP machine at home while sleeping. Following surgery, the client has several periods of apnea. The nurse contacts respiratory therapy, but there are no hospital CPAP machines available to use. Which action should the nurse perform next?
A nurse is working with a client who uses oxygen in the home and is teaching the client about how to prevent fires while using oxygen. Which statement from the nurse is correct?
