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sabina

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The nurse assesses the client using the device pictured below to deliver 50 O2: The nurse finds the mask fits snugly, the skin under the mask and straps is intact, and the flow rate of the oxygen is 3 L/min. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Assess the client's oxygen saturation.
  b. Document these findings in the chart.
  c. Immediately increase the flow rate.
  d. Turn the flow rate down to 2 L/min.

Question 2

A client is wearing a Venturi mask to deliver oxygen and the dinner tray has arrived. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Assess the client's oxygen saturation and, if normal, turn off the oxygen.
  b. Determine if the client can switch to a nasal cannula during the meal.
  c. Have the client lift the mask off the face when taking bites of food.
  d. Turn the oxygen off while the client eats the meal and then restart it.



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amandanbreshears

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
For the Venturi mask to deliver high flow of oxygen, the flow rate must be set correctly, usually between 4 and 10 L/min. The client's flow rate is too low and the nurse should increase it. After increasing the flow rate, the nurse assesses the oxygen saturation and documents the findings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Oxygen is a drug that needs to be delivered constantly. The nurse should determine if the provider has approved switching to a nasal cannula during meals. If not, the nurse should consult with the provider about this issue. The oxygen should not be turned off. Lifting the mask to eat will alter the FiO2 delivered.




sabina

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


robbielu01

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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