Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Full-length
An adult who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen at home via nasal cannula. In addition to instructing the client and his family about not smoking when oxygen is in use, what should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Shuffling across carpet generates static electricity, risking sparks near oxygen, which is a fire hazard. Adjusting oxygen flow without medical orders or cleaning with alcohol (instead of soap and water) is unsafe.