NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question
The nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding home oxygen use for a client with emphysema who is using nasal cannula and portable oxygen tank. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Oxygen therapy is commonly prescribed to improve oxygenation for clients with (or at risk for) hypoxia (eg, emphysema) and to promote comfort in clients receiving palliative/hospice care. Clients requiring long-term oxygen therapy may be prescribed portable oxygen delivery (ie, home oxygen therapy) to allow increased independence in daily life.
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