Author Question: When administering oxygen via nasal prongs to a client, the nurse should: 1. apply water-soluble ... (Read 17 times)

CBme · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When administering oxygen via nasal prongs to a client, the nurse should:

1. apply water-soluble lubricant to the prongs before inserting.
2. position nasal prongs into client's nares with curves of prongs pointing toward the floor of the nostrils.
3. tape the cannula tubing to the client's face.
4. lubricate the prongs with petroleum jelly before inserting.

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a client with obstructive pulmonary disease in pursed-lip breathing. This type of breathing will provide which of the following for the client?

1. It encourages the client to take slow, deep breaths instead of rapid, shallow breaths.
2. It delivers a volume of air under pressure.
3. It prevents collapse of the smaller airways.
4. It encourages deep breathing.