Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and a prescription for oxygen therapy at 5 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A humidifier prevents nasal dryness from prolonged oxygen use. A is unsafe due to flammability risks, B disrupts oxygen delivery, and C is incorrect as the cannula is nasal, not oral.